| What are the components required for full antenatal care? | at least four antenatal visits, at least one tetanus toxoid (TT) injection and iron folic acid tablets or syrup taken for 100 or more days | Red – Worst five performing districts within the districts for a particular indicator C. * Full antenatal care is at least four antenatal visits, at least one tetanus toxoid (TT) injection and iron folic acid tablets or syrup taken for 100 or more days D. ** Based on the youngest child living with the mother E. # Breastfed children receiving 4 or more food groups and a minimum meal frequency, non-breastfed children fed with a minimum of 3 Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices (fed with other milk or milk products at least twice a day, a minimum meal frequency that is receiving solid or semi-solid food at least twice a day for breastfed infants 6-8 months and at least three times a day for breastfed children 9-23 months, and solid or semi-solid foods from at least four food groups not including the milk or milk products food group) F. ^ Below -2 standard deviations, based on the WHO standard. 13 Below -3 standard deviations, based on the WHO standard 20. | 114 | definition | 1.000 | * Full antenatal care is at least four antenatal visits, at least one tetanus toxoid (TT) injection and iron folic acid tablets or syrup taken for 100 or more days D. | 21 | page=21,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What interventions contributed to the improvement in health indicators in Gujarat? | infrastructure strengthening under NHM, such as establishment of SNCUs, NBSUs and NBCCs | Ever since the inception of NHM in 2005, Gujarat has shown a significant decline in IMR from 54 (2005) to 25 (2019), which is lower than the national average of 30 (Annexure 2, Figure 1). NNMRk and Still Birth (per 1,000 live births) rates have also significantly decreased from 35.5 and 8. (2005) to 19 and 4 (2018) respectively (Annexure 2, figure 4). Improvement in the indicators can be attributed to several interventions at the State level, including infrastructure strengthening under NHM, such as establishment of SNCUs, NBSUs and NBCCs (Annexure 1.4). The life expectancy at birth has also improved from 66. (2006-10) to 69. (2014-18) (Annexure 2, Figure 3). As per NFHS 5, Anand, Mahesana, Gandhinagar, Narmada & Morbi districts reported low SRBl ranging from 726 to 858, while Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Tapi, The Dangs and Bharuch districts reported high SRBs ranging from 1192 to 1112. | 457 | relationship | 0.970 | Improvement in the indicators can be attributed to several interventions at the State level, including infrastructure strengthening under NHM, such as establishment of SNCUs, NBSUs and NBCCs (Annexure 1.4). | 5 |
| How does the old age dependency ratio compare between men and women? | 11.3 for males and 14 for females | Population ageing has profound social, economic, and political implications. Elderly people aged 60 years and above constitute 10.2% of the State’s total population. The life expectancy at 60 years of age is 17.5 and 20.3 for males and females, respectively (2014-2018). In Gujarat, 78% of elderly females and 30% elderly males living in urban areas; 67% of elderly females and 38% elderly males in rural areas are economically fully dependent on others. The old age dependency ratio is 12.6 in 2011; which is 11.3 for males and 14 for females, 13.8 in rural & 11.1 in urban areas. | 510 | comparison | 0.920 | The old age dependency ratio is 12.6 in 2011; which is 11.3 for males and 14 for females, 13.8 in rural & 11.1 in urban areas. | 4 | page=4,block=8 | 0.700 | valid |
| What was Gujarat's IMR in 2005 and how did it change by 2019? | 54 (2005) to 25 (2019) | Ever since the inception of NHM in 2005, Gujarat has shown a significant decline in IMR from 54 (2005) to 25 (2019), which is lower than the national average of 30 (Annexure 2, Figure 1). NNMRk and Still Birth (per 1,000 live births) rates have also significantly decreased from 35.5 and 8. (2005) to 19 and 4 (2018) respectively (Annexure 2, figure 4). Improvement in the indicators can be attributed to several interventions at the State level, including infrastructure strengthening under NHM, such as establishment of SNCUs, NBSUs and NBCCs (Annexure 1.4). The life expectancy at birth has also improved from 66. (2006-10) to 69. (2014-18) (Annexure 2, Figure 3). As per NFHS 5, Anand, Mahesana, Gandhinagar, Narmada & Morbi districts reported low SRBl ranging from 726 to 858, while Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Tapi, The Dangs and Bharuch districts reported high SRBs ranging from 1192 to 1112. | 93 | comparison | 0.920 | Ever since the inception of NHM in 2005, Gujarat has shown a significant decline in IMR from 54 (2005) to 25 (2019), which is lower than the national average of 30 (Annexure 2, Figure 1). | 5 | page=5,block=7 | 0.700 |
| How did the percentage of childhood anaemia change between NFHS 4 and NFHS 5? | from 62.6% (NFHS 4) to 79.7% in children aged 6-59 months | Full vaccinationm coverage for children between 12 – 23 months of age has improved from 78.9% (NFHS 4) to 85% (NFHS 5). The proportion of under 6-months children exclusively breastfed has also increased from 55.8% (NFHS 4) to 65% (NFHS 5). An increase in childhood anaemia from 62.6% (NFHS 4) to 79.7% in children aged 6-59 months is reported in NFHS 5 (Annexure 2, Figure 5). As per NFHS 5 h Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health & Nutrition i Antenatal Check up j Iron Folic Acid Tablets k Neonatal Mortality Rate l Sex Ratio at Birth m NFHS 5 State/UT Factsheet, based on information from vaccination card only | 273 | comparison | 0.920 | An increase in childhood anaemia from 62.6% (NFHS 4) to 79.7% in children aged 6-59 months is reported in NFHS 5 (Annexure 2, Figure 5). | 5 | page=5,block=7 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which district in Gujarat had the highest proportion of Scheduled Tribe population? | The Dangs - 94.64% | Number of Districts in the Gujarat2 33 Number of districts per lakh population in Gujarat (Census 2011) Population1 Districts1 (Numbers) <10 Lakhs 4 ≥ 10 Lakhs - <20 Lakhs 7 ≥20 Lakhs - <30 lakhs 10 ≥30 Lakhs 5 ST SC Dominant (Top 5) Districts of Gujarat1 ST Dominant Districts (%) SC Dominant Districts (%) The Dangs - 94.64% Kachch - 12.37% Tapi - 84.17% Ahmedabad - 10.52% Narmada - 81.55% Banas Kantha - 10.49% Dohad - 74.31% Surendranagar - 10.21% Valsad - 52.92% Junagadh - 9.68% Top 5 ST dominant district accounts for - 43.29% Top 5 SC dominant district accounts for - 43.96% | 308 | comparison | 0.840 | Number of Districts in the Gujarat2 33 Number of districts per lakh population in Gujarat (Census 2011) Population1 Districts1 (Numbers) <10 Lakhs 4 ≥ 10 Lakhs - <20 Lakhs 7 ≥20 Lakhs - <30 lakhs 10 ≥30 Lakhs 5 ST SC Dominant (Top 5) Districts of Gujarat1 ST Dominant Districts (%) SC Dominant Districts (%) The Dangs - 94.64% Kachch - 12.37% Tapi - 84.17% Ahmedabad - 10.52% Narmada - 81.55% Banas Kantha - 10.49% Dohad - 74.31% Surendranagar - 10.21% Valsad - 52.92% Junagadh - 9.68% Top 5 ST dominant district accounts for - 43.29% Top 5 SC dominant district accounts for - 43.96% | 8 |
| Which district in Gujarat had the highest proportion of Scheduled Caste population? | Kachch - 12.37% | Number of Districts in the Gujarat2 33 Number of districts per lakh population in Gujarat (Census 2011) Population1 Districts1 (Numbers) <10 Lakhs 4 ≥ 10 Lakhs - <20 Lakhs 7 ≥20 Lakhs - <30 lakhs 10 ≥30 Lakhs 5 ST SC Dominant (Top 5) Districts of Gujarat1 ST Dominant Districts (%) SC Dominant Districts (%) The Dangs - 94.64% Kachch - 12.37% Tapi - 84.17% Ahmedabad - 10.52% Narmada - 81.55% Banas Kantha - 10.49% Dohad - 74.31% Surendranagar - 10.21% Valsad - 52.92% Junagadh - 9.68% Top 5 ST dominant district accounts for - 43.29% Top 5 SC dominant district accounts for - 43.96% | 327 | comparison | 0.840 | Number of Districts in the Gujarat2 33 Number of districts per lakh population in Gujarat (Census 2011) Population1 Districts1 (Numbers) <10 Lakhs 4 ≥ 10 Lakhs - <20 Lakhs 7 ≥20 Lakhs - <30 lakhs 10 ≥30 Lakhs 5 ST SC Dominant (Top 5) Districts of Gujarat1 ST Dominant Districts (%) SC Dominant Districts (%) The Dangs - 94.64% Kachch - 12.37% Tapi - 84.17% Ahmedabad - 10.52% Narmada - 81.55% Banas Kantha - 10.49% Dohad - 74.31% Surendranagar - 10.21% Valsad - 52.92% Junagadh - 9.68% Top 5 ST dominant district accounts for - 43.29% Top 5 SC dominant district accounts for - 43.96% | 8 |
| What word did NFHS5 adopt in place of 'Immunized' from NFHS4? | Vaccinated | Health Dossier 2021: Reflections on Key Health Indicators – Gujarat | 19 * NFHS5 replaced ‘Immunized’ (word) from NFHS4 to ‘Vaccinated’, Out of two Indicators with ‘either vaccination card or mother’s recall’ & ‘vaccination card only’ - ‘vaccination card only’ indicator was used to reduce the recall bias, among children whose vaccination card was shown to the interviewer, percentage vaccinated with BCG, measles-containing vaccine (MCV)/MR/MMR/Measles, and 3 doses each of polio (excluding polio vaccine given at birth) and DPT or penta vaccine ** Based on the youngest child living with the mother # Breastfed children receiving 4 or more food groups and a minimum meal frequency, non-breastfed children fed with a minimum of 3 Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices (fed with other milk or milk products at least twice a day, a minimum meal frequency that is receiving solid or semi-solid food at least twice a day for breastfed infants 6-8 months and at least three times a day for breastfed children 9-23 months, and solid or semi-solid foods from at least four food groups not including the milk or milk products food group) ^ Below -2 standard deviations, based on the WHO standard. 13 Below -3 standard deviations, based on the WHO standard A. | 125 | comparison | 0.840 |
| Which districts reported sex ratio at birth values ranging from 1192 to 1112? | Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Tapi, The Dangs and Bharuch | Ever since the inception of NHM in 2005, Gujarat has shown a significant decline in IMR from 54 (2005) to 25 (2019), which is lower than the national average of 30 (Annexure 2, Figure 1). NNMRk and Still Birth (per 1,000 live births) rates have also significantly decreased from 35.5 and 8. (2005) to 19 and 4 (2018) respectively (Annexure 2, figure 4). Improvement in the indicators can be attributed to several interventions at the State level, including infrastructure strengthening under NHM, such as establishment of SNCUs, NBSUs and NBCCs (Annexure 1.4). The life expectancy at birth has also improved from 66. (2006-10) to 69. (2014-18) (Annexure 2, Figure 3). As per NFHS 5, Anand, Mahesana, Gandhinagar, Narmada & Morbi districts reported low SRBl ranging from 726 to 858, while Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Tapi, The Dangs and Bharuch districts reported high SRBs ranging from 1192 to 1112. | 788 | list | 0.820 | As per NFHS 5, Anand, Mahesana, Gandhinagar, Narmada & Morbi districts reported low SRBl ranging from 726 to 858, while Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Tapi, The Dangs and Bharuch districts reported high SRBs ranging from 1192 to 1112. | 5 |
| Which districts had a low prevalence of stunting, with rates between 18.2% and 32.2%? | Porbandar, Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Mahesana & Botad | report, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Mahesana & Botad districts reported relatively low burden of stunting, ranging from 18.2% to 32.2%, while Dahod, Patan, Chhota Udaipur, Narmada, Aravali & Panchmahal districts reported considerably higher burden of stunting, ranging from 55.3% to 47.1%. For under-5 wasting – Junagadh, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Gir Somnath & Vadodara districts reported relatively low burden, ranging from 17.3% to 20.1%; while The Dangs, Tapi, Panchmahal, Sabarkantha & Kheda districts reported high burden, ranging from 40.9% to 30.9%. | 8 | list | 0.820 | report, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Mahesana & Botad districts reported relatively low burden of stunting, ranging from 18.2% to 32.2%, while Dahod, Patan, Chhota Udaipur, Narmada, Aravali & Panchmahal districts reported considerably higher burden of stunting, ranging from 55.3% to 47.1%. | 6 | page=6,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |