India’s under-5 mortality rate declines by 3 points; largest drops in UP and Karnataka

India’s under-5 mortality rate declines by 3 points; largest drops in UP and Karnataka

• According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2020, India’s under-5 mortality rate has dramatically decreased from 35 per 1,000 live births in 2019 to 32 per 1,000 live births in 2020, with the largest fall observed in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Karnataka.
• Towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets by 2030, the country has been experiencing a progressive decline in infant mortality rate (IMR), under 5 mortality rate (U5MR), and neo-mortality rate (NMR), according to a report released by the Registrar General of India.

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Published date : 24 Sep 2022 05:29PM