India is reportedly facing a significant challenge with both malnutrition and overnutrition. Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey, known as NFHS-6, indicate a dramatic rise in obesity among adults in less than a decade....
The recently released National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) provides an extensive analysis of India's progress in areas such as nutrition, family welfare, maternal and child health, and overall healthcare improvements. Conducted across approximately 6.79 lakh households...
India has made notable advancements in various aspects of maternal health and child nutrition, as highlighted in the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), which...
Abortion remains highly restricted in India. The governing law, the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (1971), permits abortions before 12 weeks of pregnancy by a registered medical practitioner or before 20 weeks of pregnancy with the approval of two registered medical practitioners, but only if the mother or child's mental or physical health is in danger. A slightly more liberal amendment is under consideration, but still does not allow abortion if the woman simply wishes to terminate the pregnancy.
