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NFHS-6 is the sixth survey in the series that provides population, health, and nutrition data for India and each state and union territory. It covers topics such as fertility, mortality, morbidity, nutrition, anemia, biomarkers, and more.
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In response to criticism over the exclusion of disability-related questions in the 6th round of NFHS-6, the Union Health Ministry said that there is no need to collect these data every 3 years, as...The primary focus of NFHS is maternal and child healthand the Survey won’t be able to collect accurate data on disability in its current form.About: It is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted in a representative sample of householdsthroughout India.Objective:To collect reliable and up-to-date information on fertility, family planning, mortality and maternal & child health.Conducted by:Funding: NFHS was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with supplementary support from United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).The First Survey (NFHS-1): Conducted in 1992-93, the survey collected extensive information on population, health and nutrition, with an emphasis on women and young children.The Second Survey (NFHS-2): Conducted in 1998-99 in all the states of India with added featureson the quality of health and family planning services, domestic violence, reproductive health, anaemia...The Third Survey (NFHS-3): Carried out in 2005-2006, with the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) and the National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) providing technical assistance for the HIV co...The Fourth Survey (NFHS-4): Carried out in 2014-2015, NFHS-4 is the first of the NFHS series that collects data in each of India’s States and UTs.The questions on disability were included for the first time in the NFHS-5. Based on the NFHS-5 report, it was observed that disability prevalence wasonly 1% for rural areas and 0.9% for urban areas.Questionnaires in the NFHS-6 are based on recommendations by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and other higher-level committees constituted for smooth functioning of the Survey.Also, types of disability had several medical terminologies, which may result in inappropriate responses as the respondents might not be aware of the specific disabilities.Disability rights activists said that people with disabilities in India experience an average loss of 10-17 years in life expectancy and closing this gap for the world’s largest minority group requ...The Union Health Ministry said that disability data does not change fast and NFHS-6 will focus on maternal and child health. Disability rights activists criticized the decision and demanded comprehensive health data for the largest minority group in India.
May 30, 2023 · NFHS-6 is a comprehensive survey to assess India's health and family welfare indicators, covering all states and union territories. It will provide data on emerging issues such as COVID-19, financial inclusion, and biomarkers.
In 2023-2024, India is conducting the sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) . Like its predecessors, NFHS-6 will be conducted under the stewardship of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Funding for NFHS-6 is being provided by the MoHFW, Government of India.
May 6, 2022 · The sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), scheduled to be conducted during 2023-24, would evaluate outcomes and impact of health schemes such as Ayushman Bharat...
May 30, 2023 · NFHS-6, with its expanded scope and comprehensive approach, promises to provide policymakers, researchers, and communities with invaluable insights into the nation’s health and family welfare...
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NFHS is a large-scale survey on health and family welfare in India, conducted by IIPS and other organizations. NFHS-6 activities have started with a pre-test workshop in Uttarakhand in June 2022.
