UNICEF Official: Kerala's Infant Mortality Rate Matches Developed Nations
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Kerala Achieves Advanced Nation Status in Infant Mortality, Shifts Focus to NCDs
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News18•23-02-2026, 22:45
Kerala Achieves Advanced Nation Status in Infant Mortality, Shifts Focus to NCDs
•UNICEF official Dr. Raol Bermejo states Kerala's infant mortality rates are comparable to advanced countries like Sweden and Norway.
•Kerala boasts India's lowest IMR at 5 deaths per 1,000 live births, significantly below the national average of 25.
•The state's IMR is even lower than that of the United States, which stands at 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births.
•With infectious diseases no longer the primary concern, Kerala's child health priorities are shifting to non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
•UNICEF aims to collaborate with Kerala to develop comprehensive policies for child and adolescent health, focusing on NCD prevention and chronic care.
