Trends in Infant Mortality Rate in Jharkhand: A Comparative Study with Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and India (2006–2020)
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https://doi.org/10.64429/wvijsh.01.02.003Keywords:
Infant Mortality Rate, jharkhand, Chattishgarh, Uttarakhand, India, Sample Registration System (SRS), National Health Profile (NHP), comparative study, gender disparity, 2006–2020Abstract
This study examines the trends in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Jharkhand from 2006 to 2020, using data compiled in the National Health Profile (NHP) based on Sample Registration System (SRS) estimates. The analysis focuses on both total and gender-wise IMR, with a
two-level comparison: first, between Jharkhand and the national average, and second, with Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand—states that were formed in the same year, 2000. The findings reveal significant progress in Jharkhand’s IMR reduction, with performance gradually surpassing the national average in recent years, particularly in male and total IMR. The study also highlights regional disparities and narrowing gender gap, offering insights into child health outcomes and the effectiveness of public health delivery across the selected states.
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