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T.N. reduces IMR to all-time low of 17
October 1 , 2017
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- Tamil Nadu’s Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has dropped to an all-time low of 17, dropping two points, as per the latest figures released as part of the Sample Registration Survey.
- The main reasons that accounts for the fall of IMR are,
- Access to affordable health care at the neo natal stage
- The impact of good vaccination coverage (MR and against Rota Virus)
- The dip in higher order births (Only 8 out of every 100 women have more than two children)
- Efforts have been made to improve the care available to the new born through the Neonatal ICU (NICU) and comprehensive emergency obstetric care for the mothers.
- With over 99% of deliveries being institutionalised in the State, the chances for maternal and infant deaths have reduced substantially.
- The recent emphasis on exclusive breastfeeding for six months since birth is bound to have had an impact in improving outcomes.
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