T.N. continues its progress in maternal, child healthcare
Tamil Nadu has shown significant improvements in maternal and child healthcare according to the latest National Family Health Survey. Key indicators such as institutional births and vaccination rates have increased, although challenges remain in breastfeeding and child nutrition. Experts emphasize the need for continued efforts to enhance nutrition and achieve full immunization coverage.
- ▪99.7% of births in Tamil Nadu occur in institutions and 87.6% of mothers receive at least four antenatal care visits.
- ▪Only 54.8% of children under three are breastfed within one hour of birth, and 20.6% of children aged six to 23 months receive an adequate diet.
- ▪The Total Fertility Rate in Tamil Nadu is 1.7, with a notable increase in childhood vaccination rates for rotavirus from 66.4% to 87.4%.
- ▪Experts recommend improving breastfeeding rates and achieving 100% immunization coverage to prevent infections.
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Tamil Nadu continued its steady progress in maternal and child healthcare as reflected in the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-2024. The State has recorded substantial coverage in key maternal health services, with 99.7% births taking place in institutions and 87.6% mothers receiving at least four antenatal care visits, while 90% of children aged between 12 and 23 months fully vaccinated.However, certain challenges persist. Only a little over half - 54.8% of children under three years - are breastfed within one hour of birth, and 55.6% of children under age six months are exclusively breastfed.
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