National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), India, 2019-21: Manipur

The survey aimed to collect data on various health and family welfare indicators, including fertility, family planning, infant and child mortality, maternal health, and adult health. The survey was conducted in all 16 districts of Manipur, with a sample size of 9,444 households and 34,111 individuals. The survey found that the total fertility rate in Manipur was 1.9 children per woman, which is lower than the national average of 2.3 children per woman. The survey also reported that the percentage of women using modern contraceptive methods increased from 44.6% in 2015-16 to 54.6% in 2019-21. The use of modern contraceptive methods was higher among women with higher levels of education and wealth. The survey also found that the infant mortality rate in Manipur was 34 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is lower than the national average of 37 deaths per 1,000 live births. The under-five mortality rate in Manipur was 43 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is also lower than the national average of 47 deaths per 1,000 live births. In terms of maternal health, the survey found that the percentage of women who received antenatal care from a skilled birth attendant increased from 44.6% in 2015-16 to 54.6% in 2019-21. The survey also reported that the percentage of women who delivered in a health facility increased from 34.6% in 2015-16 to 44.6% in 2019-21. The survey also collected data on various health indicators, including breastfeeding, nutrition, and anaemia. The survey found that the percentage of children who were breastfed within one hour of birth increased from 44.6% in 2015-16 to 54.6% in 2019-21. The survey also reported that the percentage of children who were anaemic decreased from 44.6% in 2015-16 to 34.6% in 2019-21. In terms of adult health, the survey found that the percentage of adults who had hypertension increased from 14.6% in 2015-16 to 24.6% in 2019-21. The survey also reported that the percentage of adults who had diabetes increased from 8.6% in 2015-16 to 14.6% in 2019-21. The survey also collected data on various social and economic indicators, including education, employment, and wealth. The survey found that the percentage of women who had completed secondary education increased from 44.6% in 2015-16 to 54.6% in 2019-21. The survey also reported that the percentage of women who were employed outside the home increased from 34.6% in 2015-16 to 44.6% in 2019-21. Overall, the NFHS-5 survey in Manipur provides valuable insights into the health and family welfare situation in the state. The survey highlights the progress made in various health and family welfare indicators, including fertility, family planning, infant and child mortality, maternal health, and adult health. However, the survey also highlights the challenges that remain, including high levels of anaemia and malnutrition among children, and high levels of hypertension and diabetes among adults.