Question

According to NFHS-4, __________ of the pregnant women suffer from anemia.

• A. 45.2
• B. 60.2
• C. 339
• D. 45

Answer 1

The correct option is A 45.2

Anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency disorder in the world. Large proportions of women in rural areas suffer from anemia. In Karnataka anemia is considerably higher in rural areas(46.2%) than in urban areas (43%). According to NFHS-4, 45.2% of the pregnant women suffer from anemia. The result of anemia are tragic. These include increased maternal and newborn mortality, impaired health and reduced working and productive capacity, etc.