Env Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the current Neonatal Mortality Rate according to SRS 2018?
23
Target is <12 by 2025
What is the target for the Infant Mortality Rate set by the National Health Policy?
28 by 2019
Current rate is 30 (SRS 2019)
What is the current Under 5 Mortality Rate as per SRS 2018?
36
Target is 23 by 2025
What is the commitment under INAP-2014 regarding Neonatal mortality rate?
Single digit Neonatal mortality rate and stillbirth rate
Target is 1%
What are the causes of deaths among under-5 children in India based on the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015?
Systematic analysis needed
Refer to Lancet Vol 17, November 2017
What is the number of Tertiary Care Units – Newborn Intensive Care Units in India?
190 units
How many Special Newborn Care Units (SNCUs) are there?
724 units
What is the number of Newborn Stabilization Units (NBSUs) in India?
2579 units
What percentage of facilities are reporting newborn health data online?
90%
List some practices to improve neonatal outcomes.
- Antenatal corticosteroid coverage
- Magnesium sulphate for neuroprotection
- Early skin to skin contact
- Delayed cord clamping
- Early initiation of breastfeeding
- Resuscitation by NSSK/NRP trained HR
- Delivery room CPAP
- Judicious use of oxygen
- Lactation support
- Colostrum swabbing
- Mother’s own milk feeding
- Early aggressive enteral nutrition with breast milk
- Infection control
- Developmentally supportive Kangaroo care
- Family participatory care
What is the aim of the Home Based Newborn Care (HBNC) Program?
To monitor newborns at home and refer sick newborns
HBNC visits occur at 0, 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, and 42 days
What percentage of children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) according to NFHS-5?
7.7%
What is the goal of the Maternity Benefit Scheme?
To provide partial compensation for wage loss for women before and after delivery
What is the objective of the MAA (Mother’s Absolute Affection) Program?
To promote, protect, and support breastfeeding & IYCF practices
What is the current coverage of the Global Action Plan for Prevention & Control of Pneumonia?
64%
What is the target childhood pneumonia mortality rate by 2025?
< 3 deaths per 1000 live births
What is the primary focus of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)?
Comprehensive screening for defects, developmental delays, childhood diseases, and deficiencies
What are the common birth defects identified under RBSK?
- Congenital Heart Disease (25%)
- Language delay (27%)
What is the role of the District Early Intervention Center (DEIC)?
To provide early intervention services for children with developmental delays
What are the components of the SAANS initiative?
- Awareness of pneumonia management
- Reduction of pneumonia deaths
- Improvement of treatment protocols
What is the purpose of the National Immunization Schedule?
To ensure coverage of all basic vaccinations
What is the mechanism for Child Death Review (CDR)?
- Community Audit
- Institutional Audit
- District Audit
- State Audit
What are the two most commonly faced barriers among caregivers of children with disabilities?
- Finance
- Transportation services
What is the importance of behavior change communication in anemia management?
To promote awareness and adherence to iron supplementation and dietary changes
