Bhopal: The percentage of women consuming alcohol in Madhya Pradesh is slightly higher than the national average, while alcohol consumption among men in the state remains below the national level, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) report released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 29.
The survey found that 1.2% of women aged 15 years and above in Madhya Pradesh consume alcohol, compared to the national average of 1.1%. This figure marks an increase from the previous NFHS-5 (2019-21) survey, which reported that 1% of women in the state consumed alcohol.
In contrast, the national trend among women showed a decline. The percentage of women consuming alcohol across India was 1.3% in NFHS-5 (2019-21), which dropped to 1.1% in NFHS-6 (2023-24). This indicates that while alcohol consumption among women decreased nationally, Madhya Pradesh witnessed a marginal rise.
Among men, 18.5% of males aged 15 years and above in Madhya Pradesh reported consuming alcohol, slightly lower than the national average of 18.9%. However, the figure in MP has increased from 17% in NFHS-5 (2019-21).
At the national level, alcohol consumption among men rose marginally from 18.7% in 2019-21 to 18.9% in 2023-24. The increase in Madhya Pradesh, however, was comparatively sharper, rising by 1.5 percentage points during the same period.
NFHS-6 Survey Details
The NFHS-6 survey, conducted during 2023-24, covered nearly 6.79 lakh households across 715 districts in the country. It provides key data on population, health, nutrition and family welfare indicators, helping governments plan and implement programmes based on evidence.
In Madhya Pradesh, the survey was conducted between February 13, 2024, and December 25, 2024, according to the Union government.
Alcohol Consumption Trends in Madhya Pradesh
- Alcohol consumption among women in MP is slightly higher than the national average.
- Women aged 15 years and above consuming alcohol in MP: 1.2% (National average: 1.1%)
- Alcohol consumption among women in MP increased from 1% in NFHS-5 (2019-21) to 1.2% in NFHS-6 (2023-24).
- In contrast, the national percentage of women consuming alcohol declined from 1.3% in 2019-21 to 1.1% in 2023-24.
- Among men, 18.5% of males aged 15 years and above in MP consume alcohol.
- Men’s alcohol consumption in MP remains slightly below the national average of 18.9%.
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