What the NFHS-6 tells us about how women and children are doing in India
The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) tracks long-term trends in maternal health, nutrition, and social indicators like teenage marriage. While the survey has expanded its scope to include new biomarkers, it highlights significant regional disparities in health outcomes across India.
Why it matters
These health indices are critical for policymakers to evaluate the effectiveness of public health interventions and social welfare programs.
Among the modifiable factors associated with the well-being and cognitive ability of children, the roles of maternal health, early childhood nutrition, infections and education are well-established.
The article provides a factual overview of survey methodology and data trends without taking a partisan stance.
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