Exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months in India dropped from 63.7% to 55.8% between 2019-21 and 2023-24, raising concerns among child health experts despite improvements in other nutrition indicators.
India's exclusive breastfeeding rate for first six months fell from 64% in 2019-21 to 56% in 2023-24, alarming experts. However, early breastfeeding within first hour rose to 50%.
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The National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24) shows 89% of married women participate in household decisions, up from 84% in 2015-16. Bank account ownership also rises to 89%, but paid work remains low at 30.8%.
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NFHS-6 data shows 48.5% of men in Chandigarh are overweight or obese, up from 34.4%. Female obesity declines slightly but remains high. Childhood obesity doubles.
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Gujarat sees improvements in child stunting, wasting, and underweight rates, but over 92% of children aged 6-23 months still lack an adequate diet, highlighting critical nutritional gaps.
Gujarat's Prohibition policy leads to low alcohol use, but tobacco consumption remains high: 38.4% men, 7% women use tobacco, per NFHS-6 survey.
BHU's Psychiatry Department organized a programme ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026, focusing on countering nicotine addiction and raising awareness among youth.
Greater Chennai Corporation directs officials to ensure sanitation, maintenance, and safety in all corporation schools before reopening on June 4, including cleaning water tanks, toilets, and electrical equipment.
The National Tobacco Quitline Services in Delhi has helped over 2.3 lakh Indians quit tobacco, handling nearly one crore calls since 2016. It is one of India's largest counselling-based interventions against nicotine addiction.
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Bihar's Total Fertility Rate has declined to 2.7, down from 3 in NFHS-5. Despite progress, it remains above the national TFR of 2 and replacement level of 2.1.
NFHS-6 reveals improved child vaccination in Northeast India, with Assam at 81.7%, nearly matching the national average. Concerns remain over stunting in Meghalaya and rising C-section rates in Assam.
A 37-year-old patient from Meerut allegedly underwent a coronary stenting at Govt Doon Hospital using his brother-in-law's Ayushman Bharat card. The fraud was discovered at discharge and the card has been suspended.
NFHS-6 reveals that one third of children under five are stunted or underweight, while exclusive breastfeeding rates dropped from 63.7% to 55.8%.
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Residents of Manyata Residency Layout, along with civic authorities and volunteers, conducted a three-hour clean-up drive ahead of World Environment Day, collecting 25-30 bags of waste, mostly single-use plastics.
Tobacco use in Odisha has declined marginally, but alcohol consumption among men remains significantly higher than the national average, according to NFHS-6 data.
NFHS-6 data shows exclusive breastfeeding in Odisha fell from 72.9% to 66.7% and early initiation from 68.5% to 60.9%, even as institutional deliveries rose to 93.9%.
NFHS-6 data reveals Jharkhand men's tobacco use at 45% vs national 36%, alcohol at 33.6% vs 18.9%, posing major health risks despite gains in other indicators.
A week-long Village Health Plan Abhiyan under the Swasthya Swaraj Project was inaugurated in Mysuru, aiming to prepare evidence-based health plans through community participation across 130 villages.
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India's tobacco quitline completes 10 years, assisting 2.32 lakh users in quitting. The service offers free counseling and support for tobacco cessation.
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