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why has kerala a low infant mortality rate and high literacy rate even though the per capita income is comparatively low

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  • As per survey in 2011, Kerala has nearly 93% of literates
  • Infant Mortality Rate is very low in Kerala because it has adequate health facilities like hospitals, clinics, government dispensaries etc, which serve the people in time
  • Kerala provides , primary, secondary schooling to all its people thereby increasing its literacy rate to higher levels when compared to other States

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