People in Telangana are living longer due to lower infant deaths and fewer births. By 2036, men are expected to live over 71 years and women over 75, creating new challenges as the State’s elderly population grows rapidly.
Telangana has recorded a 52% decline in Infant Mortality Rate over the last decade, dropping from 41.2 to 18 per 1,000 live births. Both rural and urban areas show improvements, surpassing the national average and highlighting progress in maternal and child health
Hyderabad: Telangana has improved its performance in key healthcare indicators related to mother and child health, according to the fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2019-20) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), which was released on Wednesday. When compared to the fourth NFHS survey carried out in 2015-16, the NFHS survey of […]
