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Do you think that reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years? If yes, mention some such areas of improvement.
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Solution
Yes, reproductive health has tremendously improved in India in the past 50 years. The areas of improvement are as follows:
- The massive child immunisation programme has led to a decrease in the infant mortality rate.
- Maternal and infant mortality rates have decreased drastically due to better post-natal care.
- Family planning has motivated people to have smaller families.
- The use of contraceptives has resulted in a decrease in the rate of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies.
- The delivery was safe and included medical assistance.
- The government and the general public are making efforts to control the increasing population.
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