Marketing of formula milk preventing breastfeeding of infants
3-part Lancet paper finds exploitative market thrives despite WHO recommendations, violating World Health Assembly code
Measles outbreak in Mumbai: 164 cases reported since September
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection associated with high mortality in children under 2 years
Child malnutrition in India: A systemic failure
India loses up to 4% of its gross domestic product and 8% of its productivity due to child malnutrition, studies reveal
Dust pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa raised infant mortality: Study
A 25% spike in local annual mean particulate concentrations in West Africa caused an 18% increase in infant mortality
Mental illness in fathers may increase the risk of preterm birth — new research
Stress-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, were associated with the highest risk of preterm birth
UN: Progress in tackling maternal as well as newborn deaths stagnant since 2015
India tops the list of 10 countries which bear 60% of global maternal deaths, stillbirths & newborn deaths burden
Being declared dead when you’re still alive — why these very rare events occur
Fainting might also deceive the certifying doctor; activation of the vagus nerve occurs during fainting, slowing the heart and reducing blood pressure
Air pollution kills our children; and it isn’t even acknowledged
Lack of political will and intent and not making an explicit linkage with health means that Indian children die preventable deaths
How Nuh’s maternal mortality rate dropped 32 points in just 4 years
Incentivising institutional deliveries don’t necessarily ensure a pregnant woman’s nutritional health
Most stillbirths due to air pollution in South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa: Study
A quarter of stillbirths is attributable to PM 2.5 exposure during gestation; Highest average PM2.5-related stillbirths in India
Life expectancy improves in some countries after big drops in 2020 — but US and others see further falls
New variants that evade existing immunity are likely to arise and the longer-term impact of COVID infections on the health of survivors is a big …
Air pollution killed 116,000 Indian kids within a month of birth in 2019
Household air pollution accounted for 64% of all neo-natal deaths attributable to air pollution
NFHS-5: Child mortality drops, prevalence of malnutrition remains high
Despite the decline, India’s infant mortality rate worst among developing countries
NITI Aayog health index: Kerala maintains top spot
The worst-performing state in overall performance was Uttar Pradesh; Bihar, Madhya Pradesh performed marginally better
Poor understanding of maternal, infant mortality rates & misuse of law behind Assam child marriage crackdown
State’s poor health performance lies in larger developmental issues; Prohibition of Child Marriage and POCSO Acts being misinterpretated
Deadly nursery: DTE analysis of studies in last 5 years shows how air pollution kills India’s children
Around 25 research studies and papers published between 2018 and October 2023 seen by DTE, show that poor air causes low birthweight, stunting …
Neonatal mortality rate in Kenya shows no significant change in 8 years: Survey
Childhood and under-5 mortality rates, however, declined during the period, study finds
Early pregnancy, under-5 mortality impact population rise in sub-Saharan Africa: UN report
World’s population is projected to reach 8 billion by November 15
Discouraging breastfeeding: 50% pregnant women, parents targeted by misleading baby food marketing
Sales of formula milk more than doubled in last 2 decades
As told to Parliament (March 17, 2023): Over 44 million cases of COVID-19 confirmed in India
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Aerosol pollution has huge impact on India’s infant mortality, crop productivity: Study
Regional weather patterns & topography to blame, shows analysis
As told to Parliament (March 21, 2023): Maternal mortality went down to 97 per 100,000 live births in 2018-20
Toxic air hits the crib; especially in India
India records highest increase in air pollution related deaths and infant mortality
Almost 5 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2022, finds UN report
A neonatal death happened every 14 seconds, one under five death every 6 seconds
