No anaemia data in NFHS fact sheets, officials say report not final
Indian health officials have clarified that the absence of anaemia data in the NFHS-6 fact sheets is due to a change in methodology rather than data suppression. The government plans to release more accurate anaemia estimates through a separate ICMR survey using venous blood samples.
Why it matters
Public health data transparency is essential for tracking national nutrition goals, and changes in methodology often spark debate regarding the accuracy of health indicators.
No anaemia data in NFHS fact sheets, officials say report not final - The Times of India
The article presents the government's explanation for the missing data while acknowledging the concerns raised by public health experts.
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