Data: Despite Progress, MMR in Many Large States Far Above the National Average & SDG Target
Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is a key health indicator used globally to assess outcomes related…
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Data: In the 2011 to 2021 Period, 16 of the 22 Major States Recorded Highest Ever Death Rate in 2021
SRS data for 22 major states (including Delhi) revealed that 16 of these states recorded…
Data: Most States Reported Their Highest Growth in the Number of Registered Deaths in 2021
As per data from the MCCD reports, like in the case of All India figures,…
Data: Number of Registered Deaths in 2021 Increased by 27% Compared to 2020, The Highest Such Rate in 30 Years
The Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCD) annual report, 2021, was a much-awaited one…
Data: Taxes on Tobacco & Related Products Made up 2.2% of India’s Gross Tax Revenue in 2023–24
Tobacco plays a significant role in India, not just in people’s lives, but in the…
Data: Southern & Western States Lead Organ Transplants in India
There has been a significant increase in the officially recorded number of organ donations (both…
Data: Literacy Among Disabled Persons Just Over 50%, Far Below National Average as per 76th Round of NSS Report
Across India, just a little over half—52.2% of people with disabilities aged 7 and above…
Data: Persons With Disabilities Make up More Than 2% of India’s Population, with Some States Reporting a Higher than National Average
According to the 2011 Census, there were 26.8 million persons with disabilities in India, making…
Data: While the Number of Arrests Under the NDPS Act Increased in Recent Years, Convictions Remain Very Low
Increasing Drug abuse has been a major concern across the world. The United Nations (UN)…
Review: What is India’s National Policy for Rare Diseases?
As per India’s National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), there are between 7000-8000 such rare…
