India sustains progress in reducing child deaths amid slowing global gains, says new UN report
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Why in news
The UN Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME) released a report highlighting India's steady progress in reducing child mortality despite a global slowdown in gains.
Background
The UN report estimates that 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024. Newborn deaths account for nearly half of all under-five deaths, with severe acute malnutrition causing over 100,000 deaths in this age group.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyUNIGME: UN Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation
- Fact4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024
- FactNewborn deaths account for nearly half of all under-five deaths
- FactSevere acute malnutrition is a direct cause of death for over 100,000 children under five
For Mains
Q. Examine the factors contributing to India's progress in reducing child mortality and discuss the persistent challenges posed by severe acute malnutrition.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Nutritional gap: High prevalence of severe acute malnutrition despite public health interventions
- Epidemiological shift: Persistent burden of infectious diseases among children and adolescents
- Data disparity: Challenges in real-time tracking of newborn mortality in rural clusters
Keywords: Child Mortality · Public Health · Severe Acute Malnutrition · UNIGME · Infectious Diseases
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