What is lost and gained in NFHS-6
NFHS-6 records gains in child nutrition, maternal care, institutional births and women’s internet use, while also introducing new questions on digital literacy and direct benefit transfers; but the survey’s preliminary fact sheet is thinner than the last round, dropping key indicators such as anaemia, mortality, sex ratio at birth
The sixth iteration of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) highlights notable progress in several critical areas, including improvements in child nutrition, maternal healthcare services, and the prevalence of institutional deliveries. Furthermore, the data indicates a positive trend in female internet accessibility, while the survey expands its scope to incorporate new inquiries regarding digital literacy and the efficacy of direct benefit transfer programs.
However, the preliminary findings have drawn criticism for being less comprehensive than previous editions. By omitting essential metrics such as mortality rates, sex ratios at birth, and widespread data on anaemia, the current report provides a more limited perspective on public health trends compared to its predecessor.
The NFHS serves as a primary tool for shaping national health policy, and the exclusion of key indicators may hinder the ability of researchers and officials to accurately track long-term demographic and health outcomes.
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