NFHS-5 (2019–21) reported that the prevalence of anaemia among children aged 6–59 months in India was approximately:
- A 67% ✓
- B 38%
- C 52%
- D 74%
Correct answer: A. 67%
Explanation
NFHS-5 found 67.1% of children aged 6–59 months in India were anaemic — a striking increase from 58.6% in NFHS-4 (2015–16), despite ongoing nutritional programmes. This worsening trend prompted policy review under POSHAN Abhiyaan. The high prevalence reflects inadequate dietary iron intake, high infection burden, and suboptimal iron-folic acid supplementation coverage through the universal supplementation programme at Anganwadi Centres.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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