A maternal death occurs when a woman dies during pregnancy or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy from causes related to or aggravated by the pregnancy. According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has reached which level?

• A 130 per 100,000 live births
• B 97 per 100,000 live births ✓
• C 55 per 100,000 live births
• D 250 per 100,000 live births

Explanation

India's MMR was 97 per 100,000 live births as per the Sample Registration System (SRS 2018–2020), representing significant improvement from 254 (2004–2006). The SDG target is <70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. The National Health Policy 2017 target for India was ≤100 by 2020, which has been achieved. NFHS-5 (2019–21) reports an institutional delivery rate of 89%, contributing to the decline. Assam, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh continue to have the highest MMR among Indian states.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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