The correct answer is: d) All of the above
Andhra Pradesh has made significant progress in reducing infant mortality rate (IMR), maternal mortality rate (MMR), and prevalence of communicable diseases.
The IMR in Andhra Pradesh has declined from 68 per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 33 per 1,000 live births in 2018. This is a significant reduction of over 50%. The MMR in Andhra Pradesh has also declined from 220 per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 110 per 100,000 live births in 2018. This is a significant reduction of over 50%. The prevalence of communicable diseases in Andhra Pradesh has also declined significantly. For example, the prevalence of tuberculosis has declined from 250 per 100,000 population in 2000 to 100 per 100,000 population in 2018. This is a significant reduction of over 60%.
The government of Andhra Pradesh has taken a number of initiatives to reduce IMR, MMR, and prevalence of communicable diseases. These initiatives include:
- Improving access to healthcare: The government has increased the number of primary health centers and community health centers in the state. It has also increased the number of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers in the state.
- Providing free healthcare: The government provides free healthcare to pregnant women and children under the age of six. It also provides free healthcare to people below the poverty line.
- Promoting immunization: The government has launched a number of campaigns to promote immunization among children. It has also made immunization mandatory for all children.
- Improving sanitation: The government has launched a number of initiatives to improve sanitation in the state. These initiatives include building toilets, providing water supply, and promoting hygiene.
- Providing nutrition: The government provides nutrition supplements to pregnant women and children under the age of six. It also provides food grains to people below the poverty line.
These initiatives have helped to reduce IMR, MMR, and prevalence of communicable diseases in Andhra Pradesh.