Anemia: Health Statistics and Profile of India

Details of Anemia Mukt Bharat

Government implements Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy to reduce prevalence of anaemia among six beneficiary age groups.

Mission Poshan 2.0 is a flagship programme of Government of India which seeks to address the challenge of malnutrition and for improved health, wellness and immunity through community engagement, outreach, behavioral change, and advocacy.

To combat anemia, Government is supplying fortified rice enriched with iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 under the Rice Fortification Initiative in a phased manner under various schemes.

Details of Anemia Mukt BharatIndia has the largest number of anemia among women in the world.

Children Age 6 to 59 Months Who Are Anemic (2015 - 2016)
Rural	59.4 %
Urban	55.9%
Total	58.4%

Over half of Indian women in reproductive age suffer from anemia.

Non-Pregnant Women Age 15 to 49 Who Are Anemic (2015 - 2016)
Rural	54.3%
Urban	50.9%
Total	53.1%

Pregnant Women Age 15 to 49 Who Are Anemic (2015 - 2016)
Rural	52.1%
Urban	45.7%
Total	50.3%

In the world, 614 million women between 15 and 49 years of age are affected by anemia.

All Women Age 15 to 49 Who Are Anemic (2015 - 2016)
Rural	54.2%
Urban	50.8%
Total	53.0%

Men Age 15 to 49 Who Are Anemic (2015 - 2016)
Rural	25.2%
Urban	18.4%
Total	22.7%

Reference:

1. National Family Health Survey - 4: 2015 to 2016.
2. Global Nutrition Report, 2017.

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