Consider the following statements:1. Jharkhand has the highest number ...
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines ‘severe acute malnutrition’ (SAM) by very low weight-for-height or a mid-upper arm circumference less than 115 mm, or by the presence of nutritional oedema.
- An estimated 9,27,606 ‘severely acute malnourished’ children from six months to six years were identified across the country till November 2020.
- States with SAM Children:
- The most in Uttar Pradesh (3,98,359) followed by Bihar (2,79,427).
- Maharashtra (70,665) > Gujarat (45,749) > Chhattisgarh (37,249) > Odisha (15,595) > Tamil Nadu (12,489) > Jharkhand (12,059) > Andhra Pradesh (11,201) > Telangana (9,045) > Assam (7,218) > Karnataka (6,899) > Kerala (6,188) > Rajasthan (5,732).
- Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 2: Zero hunger) aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030, making sure all people – especially children – have access to sufficient and nutritious food all year round. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4), 2015-16 suggests that prevalence of severe acute malnutrition among children was at 7.4%.
- The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 suggests that malnutrition increased among children in 2019-20 from 2015-16 in 22 states and UTs. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
- Stunted: Around 13 states and UTs out of the 22 surveyed recorded a rise in percentage of children under five years who are stunted in comparison to 2015-16.
- Wasted: 12 states and UTs recorded a rise in the percentage of children under five years who are wasted.
- Severely wasted and underweight: 16 states and UTs recorded a rise in the percentage of children under five years who are severely wasted and underweight in 2019-20.
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Consider the following statements:1. Jharkhand has the highest number ...
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines ‘severe acute malnutrition’ (SAM) by very low weight-for-height or a mid-upper arm circumference less than 115 mm, or by the presence of nutritional oedema.
- An estimated 9,27,606 ‘severely acute malnourished’ children from six months to six years were identified across the country till November 2020.
- States with SAM Children:
- The most in Uttar Pradesh (3,98,359) followed by Bihar (2,79,427).
- Maharashtra (70,665) > Gujarat (45,749) > Chhattisgarh (37,249) > Odisha (15,595) > Tamil Nadu (12,489) > Jharkhand (12,059) > Andhra Pradesh (11,201) > Telangana (9,045) > Assam (7,218) > Karnataka (6,899) > Kerala (6,188) > Rajasthan (5,732).
- Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 2: Zero hunger) aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030, making sure all people – especially children – have access to sufficient and nutritious food all year round. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4), 2015-16 suggests that prevalence of severe acute malnutrition among children was at 7.4%.
- The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 suggests that malnutrition increased among children in 2019-20 from 2015-16 in 22 states and UTs. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
- Stunted: Around 13 states and UTs out of the 22 surveyed recorded a rise in percentage of children under five years who are stunted in comparison to 2015-16.
- Wasted: 12 states and UTs recorded a rise in the percentage of children under five years who are wasted.
- Severely wasted and underweight: 16 states and UTs recorded a rise in the percentage of children under five years who are severely wasted and underweight in 2019-20.
Consider the following statements:1. Jharkhand has the highest number ...
Analysis of the Statements
To determine which statements are not correct, let's assess each one based on current knowledge and data trends.
Statement 1: Jharkhand has the highest number of severely acute malnourished children in 2020.
- This statement is not correct. While Jharkhand has faced significant malnutrition challenges, states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have reported higher numbers of severely acute malnourished children. Thus, Jharkhand does not hold the highest position.
Statement 2: The National Family Health Survey-5 suggested the decrease in malnutrition among children in 2019-20 from 2015-16.
- This statement is correct. The NFHS-5 indicated a decline in the prevalence of stunting, wasting, and underweight among children compared to previous years, showing positive trends in addressing malnutrition.
Statement 3: The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-2) aims to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030.
- This statement is correct. SDG-2 indeed focuses on ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture by 2030.
Conclusion
- Based on the analysis, only Statement 1 is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B (1 and 2 only), as Statement 2 is accurate, and Statement 1 is the one that is incorrect.
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