Question

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of improved reproductive health in a society?

Options

• Increased medically assisted deliveries leading to decreased MMR and IMR

• Better detection and cure of STDs such as HIV, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and hepatitis B

• Increased reliance on amniocentesis for foetal sex determination

• More couples adopting small families and following family planning norms

Answer 1

Amniocentesis for sex determination leads to female foeticide and is banned by law. Indicators of improved reproductive health include increased medically assisted deliveries, lower MMR/IMR, better STD detection, and adoption of family planning norms.