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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the reason for Diarrheal diseases, Neonatal preterm birth, lower respiratory infection, and drug susceptible TB being leading causes of deaths? | CMNND in the State (Annexure 2, Figure 6) | The proportion of communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional diseases [CMNND] contribute to 11.83% of total disease burden (Annexure 1.4). Diarrheal diseases, Neonatal preterm birth, lower respiratory infection & drug susceptible TB are the leading causes of deaths due to CMNND in the State (Annexure 2, Figure 6). As per QPR, for TB, the annualized total case notification rate is 74% and NSPq success rate is 83% as opposed to the national averages of 163 and 79, respectively. | 280 | relationship | 0.970 | Diarrheal diseases, Neonatal preterm birth, lower respiratory infection & drug susceptible TB are the leading causes of deaths due to CMNND in the State (Annexure 2, Figure 6). | 6 | page=6,block=4 | 0.800 | valid |
| What measures have contributed to the improvement in health indicators in the State? | infrastructure strengthening under NHM, such as establishment of SNCUs, NBSUs and NBCCs | Ever since the inception of NHM in 2005, the State has shown a significant decline in IMR from 14 (2005) to 6 (2019), which is exceptionally lower than the national average of 30 (Annexure 2, Figure 1). NNMRl and Still Birth (per 1,000 live births) rates have also significantly decreased from 10.9 and 8. (2005) to 5 and 5 (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 74. (2006-10) to 75. (2014-18), which is above the national average of 69.4 years (Annexure 2, Figure 3). | 471 | 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 | page=5,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| How does the sex ratio at birth in the State compare to the national average? | higher than the national average of 899 | Out of the 14 districts, 5 districts have population of 30 lakhs and above, 4 districts have a population between 20-30 lakhs, 4 districts have a population between 10-20 lakhs, and 1 district has a population less than 10 lakhs (Annexure 1. State profile). The State’s Sex ratio at birth of 957 females for every 1000 males is higher than the national average of 899 (Annexure 1.2). It is estimated that there are 14.3% of the total population in the age group of 10-19 years, 55.9% within 20 to 59 years; while 16.5% are 60 years and above (Figure 2). The crude birth rate and the crude death rate have declined from 15 & 6.4 in 2005 to 13.5 & 7.1 in 2019, respectively (Annexure 2; figure2). The literacy rate increased from 90.9% in 2001 to 94.0% in 2011, with male & female literacy rates being 96.1% and 92.1%, respectively (Annexure 1.1). | 328 | comparison | 0.920 | The State’s Sex ratio at birth of 957 females for every 1000 males is higher than the national average of 899 (Annexure 1.2). | 4 | page=4,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| How do the illness perception rates among the elderly in the State differ from the national average? | as opposed to the national average of 31% for both | Population ageing has profound social, economic, and political implications. Elderly people aged 60 years and above constitute 16.5% of the State’s total population. The life expectancy at 60 years of age is 17.9 and 21.9 for males and females, respectively (2014-2018). In Kerala, 61.0% of elderly females and 25.0% elderly males living in rural areas are economically fully dependent on others. Whereas in urban areas, 50.0% of elderly females and 20.0% elderly males are economically fully dependent on others. The old age dependency ratio is 19.6 in 2011; which is 18.6 for males and 20.6 for females, 19.8 in rural & 19.5 in urban areas. The illness (any deviation from the state of physical and mental well-being) perception among the elderly is reported as 57% for men and 60% for women, as opposed to the national average of 31% for both (Elderly in India 2016). | 795 | comparison | 0.920 | The illness (any deviation from the state of physical and mental well-being) perception among the elderly is reported as 57% for men and 60% for women, as opposed to the national average of 31% for both (Elderly in India 2016). | 4 | |||
| What does the sex ratio at birth measure? | Females/1000 Males | (Green – Good Performance, Red – Poor Performance) (District Wise Rural Urban Stats Not Available) S. No. States/Districts Data Source Sex Ratio At Birth (Females/1000 Males) Households with any usual member covered under a health insurance/ financing scheme (%) Women Literate 15-49 Age (%) Women Age 20-24 Years Married Before 18 (%) Any Method Used For Family Planning By Currently Married Women Age 15-49 years (%) | 155 | definition | 0.820 | States/Districts Data Source Sex Ratio At Birth (Females/1000 Males) Households with any usual member covered under a health insurance/ financing scheme (%) Women Literate 15-49 Age (%) Women Age 20-24 Years Married Before 18 (%) Any Method Used For Family Planning By Currently Married Women Age 15-49 years (%) | 20 | page=20,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the old age dependency ratios for males and females? | 18.6 for males and 20.6 for females | Population ageing has profound social, economic, and political implications. Elderly people aged 60 years and above constitute 16.5% of the State’s total population. The life expectancy at 60 years of age is 17.9 and 21.9 for males and females, respectively (2014-2018). In Kerala, 61.0% of elderly females and 25.0% elderly males living in rural areas are economically fully dependent on others. Whereas in urban areas, 50.0% of elderly females and 20.0% elderly males are economically fully dependent on others. The old age dependency ratio is 19.6 in 2011; which is 18.6 for males and 20.6 for females, 19.8 in rural & 19.5 in urban areas. The illness (any deviation from the state of physical and mental well-being) perception among the elderly is reported as 57% for men and 60% for women, as opposed to the national average of 31% for both (Elderly in India 2016). | 569 | list | 0.820 | The old age dependency ratio is 19.6 in 2011; which is 18.6 for males and 20.6 for females, 19.8 in rural & 19.5 in urban areas. | 4 | page=4,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the illness perception rates among elderly men and women in the State? | 57% for men and 60% for women | Population ageing has profound social, economic, and political implications. Elderly people aged 60 years and above constitute 16.5% of the State’s total population. The life expectancy at 60 years of age is 17.9 and 21.9 for males and females, respectively (2014-2018). In Kerala, 61.0% of elderly females and 25.0% elderly males living in rural areas are economically fully dependent on others. Whereas in urban areas, 50.0% of elderly females and 20.0% elderly males are economically fully dependent on others. The old age dependency ratio is 19.6 in 2011; which is 18.6 for males and 20.6 for females, 19.8 in rural & 19.5 in urban areas. The illness (any deviation from the state of physical and mental well-being) perception among the elderly is reported as 57% for men and 60% for women, as opposed to the national average of 31% for both (Elderly in India 2016). | 764 | list | 0.820 | The illness (any deviation from the state of physical and mental well-being) perception among the elderly is reported as 57% for men and 60% for women, as opposed to the national average of 31% for both (Elderly in India 2016). | 4 | page=4,block=5 | ||
| Which districts had a low burden of under-5 wasting? | Kannur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta & Thrissur | While relatively higher stunting rates, ranging from 24.3 to 31.3, are reported from Idukki, Kasaragod, Malappuram, Palakkad & Wayanad districts. For under-5 wasting – Kannur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta & Thrissur districts reported a low burden, which ranged from 8.4% to 14%; while Ernakulum, Kollam, Malappuram, Palakkad & Thiruvananthapuram districts reported a relatively higher burden, which ranged from 17.1% to 21.7%. k Iron Folic Acid Tablets l Neonatal Mortality Rate m Sex Ratio at Birth n NFHS 5 Kerala Factsheet, based on information from vaccination card only | 168 | list | 0.820 | For under-5 wasting – Kannur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta & Thrissur districts reported a low burden, which ranged from 8.4% to 14%; while Ernakulum, Kollam, Malappuram, Palakkad & Thiruvananthapuram districts reported a relatively higher burden, which ranged from 17.1% to 21.7%. | 5 | page=5,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which districts had a relatively higher burden of under-5 wasting? | Ernakulum, Kollam, Malappuram, Palakkad & Thiruvananthapuram | While relatively higher stunting rates, ranging from 24.3 to 31.3, are reported from Idukki, Kasaragod, Malappuram, Palakkad & Wayanad districts. For under-5 wasting – Kannur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta & Thrissur districts reported a low burden, which ranged from 8.4% to 14%; while Ernakulum, Kollam, Malappuram, Palakkad & Thiruvananthapuram districts reported a relatively higher burden, which ranged from 17.1% to 21.7%. k Iron Folic Acid Tablets l Neonatal Mortality Rate m Sex Ratio at Birth n NFHS 5 Kerala Factsheet, based on information from vaccination card only | 293 | list | 0.820 | For under-5 wasting – Kannur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta & Thrissur districts reported a low burden, which ranged from 8.4% to 14%; while Ernakulum, Kollam, Malappuram, Palakkad & Thiruvananthapuram districts reported a relatively higher burden, which ranged from 17.1% to 21.7%. | 5 | page=5,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What vaccines are included in the percentage of children vaccinated according to NFHS5? | 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 | Health Dossier 2021: Reflections on Key Health Indicators – Kerala | 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. |
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| Health Dossier 2021: Reflections on Key Health Indicators – Kerala | 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 |
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