Anaemia in women: Survey paints a grim picture in Madhya Pradesh

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More than half of all districts inMadhya Pradeshhave reported prevalence ofanaemiain non-pregnant reproductive age females that was more than the states Average of 52%.
The National Family and Health survey-5 details showed that 29 of 52 districts had reported more than 52.4% prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant reproductive age (15-49 years) females.

Of those 29, the districts like Bhind, Morena, Khandwa,

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Gwalior, Sheopur, Dindori, Alirajpur, Chhatarpur,Harda, Rewa, Balaghat, Mandla andSeonihad over 60% anaemia prevalence in non-pregnant Women, showed NFHS-5 figures.

Bhind had a maximum 70% anaemic woman, showed NFHS-5 figures. Anaemia in pregnant women could cause complications including premature delivery, reducing physical capacity and in non-pregnant women reduces their work capacity.