NFHS-6 Omits Anemia, Sanitation, Clean Cooking Fuel Data
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Why in news
The omission of anemia, sanitation, and clean cooking fuel data in the NFHS-6 survey hampers the evidence-based evaluation of India's public health and social development programs.
Background
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale health survey conducted in India. NFHS-6 is noted for omitting key indicators despite India having the highest number of anemic populations globally.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNFHS: National Family Health Survey is a large-scale health survey conducted in India.
- FactIndia currently holds the highest number of anemic populations globally.
For Mains
Q. How do data gaps in national health surveys impede the formulation of effective public health policies in India? Discuss with reference to anemia and sanitation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data-policy gap: Lack of granular indicators on anemia prevents targeted intervention for socio-economic and gender-based disparities.
- Evidence-based governance: Incomplete survey metrics limit the ability to measure the efficacy of multi-sectoral social development schemes.
Keywords: evidence-based policy · public health indicators · socio-economic inequalities · data-driven governance · anemia prevalence
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