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Which of the following does NOT show an improvement in rural areas from the National Family Health Survey 4 to National Family Health Survey 5 ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Infant mortality rate” option2=”Obesity in women” option3=”Anaemia in children” option4=”Total fertility rate” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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\nComparing data for rural areas from NFHS-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 (2019-21):
\nA) Infant mortality rate: Decreased, showing improvement.
\nB) Obesity in women (BMI >= 25.0 kg\/m2): Increased, showing worsening, i.e., no improvement.
\nC) Anaemia in children (6-59 months): Increased, showing worsening, i.e., no improvement.
\nD) Total fertility rate: Decreased, often considered a positive demographic trend (improvement in terms of population stabilization).
\nBoth Obesity in women and Anaemia in children increased, meaning neither showed improvement. However, as a single-choice question, Option B (Obesity in women) is the chosen correct answer in many sources referencing this specific question, highlighting the significant increase in obesity as a key non-improvement.
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\nNFHS-5 data revealed concerning trends in several health indicators compared to NFHS-4, notably increases in the prevalence of overweight\/obesity and anaemia across various population groups, including in rural areas, while indicators like IMR and TFR generally showed improvement.
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\nThe increase in obesity and anaemia in rural areas between NFHS-4 and NFHS-5 points towards emerging public health challenges related to diet, nutrition, and lifestyle, requiring targeted interventions.
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Which of the following does NOT show an improvement in rural areas from the National Family Health Survey 4 to National Family Health Survey 5 ? [amp_mcq option1=”Infant mortality rate” option2=”Obesity in women” option3=”Anaemia in children” option4=”Total fertility rate” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CAPF – 2024 Download PDFAttempt Online Comparing data … <\/p>\n

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