Anticipated Release of NFHS-6 Data in May 2024
NFHS-6 data likely to be out in May
The Indian Express
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The sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) is set to be released in May 2024, with data gathered from 679,238 households across India. This round will cover various health metrics, including COVID-19 impacts and disease prevalence, using advanced data collection methods.
- 01NFHS-6 results expected in May 2024.
- 02Survey covered 679,238 households across India.
- 03Data includes COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations.
- 04Previous survey was disrupted by the pandemic.
- 05Utilized Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) for data collection.
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The sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) is anticipated to be released in May 2024 by the Union Health Ministry. This survey, conducted digitally, involved 679,238 households across various states and Union Territories (UTs) from 2023 to 2024. It is expected to provide critical insights into health parameters such as fertility rates, child mortality, family planning, and healthcare service delivery. Notably, this round will also include data related to COVID-19, including cases, deaths, and hospitalizations. The previous NFHS round was conducted in two phases between 2019 and 2021 but faced disruptions due to the pandemic. For this round, the survey employed Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) software, which features real-time error detection and scrutiny to enhance data accuracy.
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The NFHS-6 data will inform health policies and programs, impacting healthcare services and resource allocation across India.
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