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UNFPA Report on India's Population Trends and Reproductive Health Inequalities
- 18 Apr 2024
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) State of World Population - 2024 report revealed India's population estimates, reproductive health disparities, and progress towards maternal healthcare.
Key Points
- Population Trends: India's estimated population reaches 144 crore, projected to double in 77 years, surpassing China.
- Age Demographics: 24% of India's population is aged 0-14, with significant segments in the 10-19 and 10-24 age ranges.
- Maternal Health Progress: Maternal deaths in India decline, accounting for 8% of global fatalities, attributed to improved access to maternal healthcare.
- Inequities Persist: Despite progress, dramatic inequities in maternal mortality persist, with disparities among districts and vulnerable groups.
- Gender-Based Violence: Women with disabilities face up to 10 times higher risk of gender-based violence, highlighting systemic inequalities.
- Healthcare Access Disparities: Improvements in healthcare access primarily benefit wealthier and ethnic groups, leaving marginalized communities behind.
- Challenges Ahead: Inequalities persist in women's bodily autonomy and access to contraception, posing challenges to achieving reproductive health equity.
State In News
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- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu And Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal