Rajasthan Faces Rising Teen Pregnancies and Declining Child Vaccination Rates, NFHS-6 Reveals
Health survey reveals troubling trend in Rajasthan: More teen pregnancies, fewer vaccinated children
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Rajasthan's National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) indicates a troubling rise in adolescent pregnancies to 4.7% and a decline in child immunisation rates. The survey, conducted between 2023 and 2024, has led over 50 civil society groups to urge the state government for urgent action.
- 01The adolescent pregnancy rate among girls aged 15 to 19 rose from 3.7% to 4.7%.
- 02Institutional deliveries decreased from 94.9% to 94.1%, with government facility births dropping from 77% to 70.5%.
- 03Exclusive breastfeeding rates for infants under six months fell sharply from 70.4% to 54.3%.
- 04Full immunisation coverage among children aged 12 to 23 months declined from 85.3% to 75%.
- 05The percentage of underweight children increased from 27.6% to 33.3%.
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The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reveals alarming trends in Rajasthan, including a rise in adolescent pregnancies and a decline in vital health indicators. The adolescent pregnancy rate among girls aged 15 to 19 has climbed to 4.7%, up from 3.7% in the previous survey. Additionally, the use of modern contraceptives dropped from 62.1% to 57.1%, while institutional deliveries saw a slight decrease from 94.9% to 94.1%. Notably, births attended by skilled health personnel fell from 95.6% to 94.9%. The survey also highlighted concerning declines in child health metrics, with exclusive breastfeeding rates plummeting from 70.4% to 54.3%. Immunisation rates among children aged 12 to 23 months dropped significantly, with full immunisation coverage falling from 85.3% to 75%. These findings have prompted over 50 civil society groups to call for immediate government intervention to address these critical health issues.
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The rising rates of adolescent pregnancies and declining health indicators could have long-term effects on the population's health and economic stability in Rajasthan.
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