Question
Neonatal tetanus elimination in India is defined as less than one case per:
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100 live births per year
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1000 live births per year
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10000 live births per year
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100000 live births per year
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » D
Explanation
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Neonatal tetanus (NT) elimination is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India as:
- Less than 1 case of neonatal tetanus per 100,000 live births per year in every district of the country.
India achieved neonatal tetanus elimination in 2015, meaning that the incidence dropped below this threshold nationwide.
Key Strategies for Neonatal Tetanus Elimination:
- Maternal immunization with tetanus toxoid (TT) vaccine during pregnancy.
- Clean and sterile delivery practices to prevent umbilical cord contamination.
- Improved antenatal care and hygiene during childbirth.
- Prompt postnatal care and awareness campaigns.
Neonatal Tetanus Risk Factors:
- Unhygienic delivery and cord-cutting practices.
- Home births without sterile conditions.
- Lack of maternal tetanus immunization.
- Definition of Neonatal Tetanus Elimination
– Elimination = < 1 case of neonatal tetanus per 100,000 live births annually
– Recognized by WHO to declare elimination status within countries
