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Achieving Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 in India
1FRCOG, Salt Lake City, Kolkata, India. alokenduchatterjee@gmail.com
BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|September 29, 2011
Summary
India faces challenges in achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5 due to high maternal and infant mortality rates. Increased health spending shows promise for meeting these critical global health targets.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Global Health
- Maternal and Child Health
Background:
- India accounts for a significant portion of global maternal deaths (68,000 annually) and has a high infant mortality rate (IMR) of 50 per 1000 (2009).
- Key factors contributing to high mortality include low health budget allocation, poverty, low literacy, poor nutrition, rural-urban disparities, and a shortage of trained health workers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review India's progress towards achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5 by the 2015 deadline.
- To identify the primary challenges hindering the reduction of maternal and infant mortality in India.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article, synthesizing existing data and reports.
- Analysis of factors contributing to maternal and infant mortality.
- Assessment of government health spending and its impact.
Main Results:
- Despite significant challenges, increased government investment in the health sector is yielding positive outcomes.
- International assessments suggest that MDGs 4 and 5 are potentially achievable for India.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the multifaceted determinants of maternal and infant mortality is crucial for India's public health.
- Continued and potentially increased investment in health, alongside socioeconomic improvements, is vital for achieving global health targets.
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