Question
Which of the following is true about women’s health in India?
| A. |
Unsafe abortion is the most common cause of MMR |
| B. |
MMR in Karnataka > Andhra Pradesh |
| C. |
MMR<97/lakh live births |
| D. |
ANC is better than Thailand and Indonesia |
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Correct Answer » C Explanation |
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Clinical Reasoning for the Correct Answer:
– The current MMR in India is approximately 97 per 100,000 live births (or slightly below), reflecting a significant decline over recent years due to better healthcare initiatives.
– This figure is based on government statistics and international reports showing improvement in maternal health indicators.
Why Option A is Incorrect:
– Unsafe abortion is not the leading cause of maternal mortality in India.
– Hemorrhage (postpartum hemorrhage), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and sepsis contribute more significantly to MMR.
– Unsafe abortion accounts for a smaller but important proportion of maternal deaths, not the most common cause.
Why Option B is Incorrect:
– MMR in Karnataka is generally lower than in Andhra Pradesh.
– Andhra Pradesh has historically reported higher MMR due to socio-economic and health system factors.
– State-level health surveys support lower MMR in Karnataka relative to Andhra Pradesh.
Why Option D is Incorrect:
– Antenatal care (ANC) coverage in India, though improving, is generally lower than or comparable to Thailand and Indonesia.
– Thailand and Indonesia have more robust maternal health programs with higher ANC coverage percentages.
– India’s ANC coverage faces challenges in rural and underserved populations reducing overall effectiveness.