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Question
Do you think that reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years? If yes, mention some such areas of improvement.
Solution
Yes, reproductive health has tremendously improved in India in the last 50 years. The areas of improvement are as follows.
- Massive child immunization programme, which has lead to a decrease in the infant mortality rate.
- Maternal and infant mortality rates have decreased drastically due to better post-natal care.
- Family planning has motivated people to have smaller families.
- The use of contraceptives has resulted in a decrease in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies.
- Safe delivery with medical assistance.
- The government and the general public are making efforts to control the increasing population.
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