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Our country has witnessed a significant decline in the infant mortality rate (IMR) compared to last year. In 2015, the infant mortality rate (IMR) was 37 deaths per 1000 births which has declined to 34 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2016. Thanks to the government’s initiative such as free maternal and newborn health services, strengthening delivery services, promotions of breastfeeding and immunization promotion programmes which help to get such a reduction in infant mortality rate (IMR). Read the complete report in this issue under PSM-India Capsule.
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“The global community is poised to end preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths within a generation. We know what to do and we know how to do it. The challenge now is to move from plan to action — we are pleased to see countries like India beginning to lead the way.”
Dr. Flavia BustreoAssistant Director General, WHO
India Witnessed a Significant Decline in Infant Mortality Rate
India has recorded a significant reduction in infant mortality rate compared to last year. Apart from this, deaths at birth have also decreased and there is also a decrease in gender ratio differences.
According to data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the infant mortality rate has decreased by 3 points, which is 8 percent of the total mortality rate, an improvement aided by various government’s initiatives, including strengthening healthcare services, free maternal and newborn health services, quality assurance and promoting awareness regarding the benefits of breastfeeding and immunization. In 2015, the infant mortality rate (IMR) was 37 deaths per 1000 births which has declined to 34 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2016.
Women with asthma more likely to have underweight babies
London, October, 2017: Women suffering from asthma are more prone to develop preeclampsia -- a dangerous pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure - and run a higher risk of giving birth to underweight babies, says a new study.
High BP in 40s may put women at increased dementia risk
New York, October, 2017: Women with high blood pressure in their 40s are more likely to develop dementia years later, warns a new study. The study, published online in the journal Neurolog, showed that women who developed high blood pressure in their 40s were 73 per cent more likely to develop dementia than women who had stable, normal blood pressure throughout their 30s and 40s.
Gene therapy may help reverse blindness
London, October, 2017: Researchers have shown that gene therapy might help reverse blindness by reprogramming cells at the back of the eye to become light sensitive.
Five CanadaDrugs.Com Defendants Have Extradition Hearing Dates Set For May 2018
October 2017: According to CBCNews Manitoba, an extradition hearing date is set for five Winnipeg men accused of illegally importing and selling $78 million worth of misbranded and counterfeit drugs to American doctors from 2009 to 2012. Kristjan Thorkelson, Thomas Haughton, Ronald Sigurdson, Darren Chalus and Troy Nakamura will appear in the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench during the week of May 7, 2018 to face an extradition request the U.S Department of Justice for their roles in the CanadaDrugs.com case. The sixth defendant, James Trueman, is expected to have his hearing date set in Vancouver soon. Ian McLeod, Manager of Media Relations and Litigation Communications for Canada’s Department of Justice, wrote in an email, “The judge may make a decision from the bench immediately, but may also take time to review the information presented.
Florida Trio Indicted For Conspiracy To Make And Sell Fake Prescription Drugs
October 2017: According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), three Florida residents have been charged with conspiracy to import, manufacture, and distribute fake prescription drugs and anabolic steroids. Ryan Sikora, Josh Bush, II, and Ariel Murphy all live in Chipley, Florida and were indicted by a federal grand jury in August. The last of the three made their initial court appearance on Friday, September 8, 2017.
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Vegetables – You Must Include in Your Diet
Article contributed by one of our Subscriber: Dr. Nishant Yadav, Physician, Patna
The statement – You are what you eat! Seems true in a lot of aspects as what we eat, reflects on our body. Generally, we eat only those products which we like most and there is nothing wrong with it, except that it should be done in moderation and while we do that, there are certain vegetables one can include in their daily diet which are actually full of nutrition and will improve one’s health in real time.
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