Highlights

  • 50% of Indian women between ages 15 and 49 are anaemic
  • Major reasons are poor nutrition, low quality of groundwater
  • The report was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

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Anaemia: 50% of women in India are anaemic; new report reveals

Data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) revealed an increase in cases of anaemia from 53% in 2015-16 to 57% in 2019-2021.  

According to a report, Women and Men in India 2022 anaemia among women is rising drastically, with 50% of women between 15-49 years of age being anaemic in about 25 Indian states.

The report was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, using the data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) which revealed an increase in cases of anaemia from 53% in 2015-16 to 57% in 2019-2021.

According to experts, major reasons behind anaemia are poor nutrition, low quality of groundwater, and other environmental factors related to poverty. According to the International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS). Besides food habits, overall macro-environment should be taken into consideration which improves food diversity and reduces risk of viral infections, to control anaemia among women nationwide.

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