In a majority of these states and UTs, more than half the children and women were found to be anaemic. Similarly, more than 50 per cent women are anaemic in 14 of these states and UTs. The proportion of anaemic children and women is comparatively lower in Lakshadweep, Kerala, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland, and higher in Ladakh, Gujarat, J&K, and West Bengal, among others. Among children, prevalence was adjusted for altitude and among adults, it was adjusted for altitude and smoking status. In the adjoining Lahaul and Spiti district which lies in Himachal Pradesh, 91 per cent children and 82 per cent women are anaemic, the survey said.

Source: Indian Express December 30, 2020 01:15 UTC