Karnataka records sharpest fall in spousal violence: What data reveals
Karnataka has reported a significant decline in spousal violence, with rates dropping from 44.4% to 14.1% according to the latest National Family Health Survey. Experts suggest this improvement is likely due to a combination of factors including increased education and reduced child marriage rates.
Why it matters
This data indicates a major shift in social health indicators for India's most populous southern state, potentially serving as a model for policy interventions elsewhere.
From 44% to 14%, Karnataka sees sharpest drop in spousal violence | Bengaluru News - The Times of India
The article relies on official government survey data and provides context from academic experts without injecting editorial opinion.
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