Health & Nutrition of Women

Health and nutrition of women refers to the physical and dietary well-being of females, encompassing factors like reproductive health, nutrient intake, and overall lifestyle choices that impact their health outcomes.

Findings of National Family Health Survey-5

  • Child Marriage: 23% of women between the age of 20 and 24 were married before 18 years of age. This figure has reduced significantly over the years from 47% in NFHS-3 (2005-06) to 27% in NFHS-4 (2015-16), and to 23% in NFHS-5. West Bengal and Bihar have the highest prevalence of child marriage at around 41% each.
  • Anaemia: In 2019-21, 57% of women aged 15-49 ....
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