Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy:
1. It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women.
2.It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child- birth.
3. It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents.
4. It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer: B
The correct answer is (b). Only statements 2 and 4 are correct.
Anemia Mukt Bharat is a national strategy launched by the Government of India in 2018 to reduce the prevalence of anemia in the country. The strategy focuses on four key interventions:
- Prophylactic iron and folic acid supplementation for pregnant women and adolescent girls.
- Deworming of children and adolescents.
- Addressing non-nutritional causes of anemia, such as malaria, hemoglobinopathies, and fluorosis.
- Behavior change communication to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity.
The strategy is being implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with state governments and other stakeholders.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Anemia Mukt Bharat does not provide prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents, and pregnant women.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Anemia Mukt Bharat does not provide for periodic deworming to children and adolescents.
Statement 2 is correct. Anemia Mukt Bharat runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child- birth. Delayed cord clamping is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord intact for 1-3 minutes after birth. This allows for the transfer of more blood from the placenta to the baby, which can help to prevent anemia.
Statement 4 is correct. Anemia Mukt Bharat addresses non-nutritional causes of anemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies, and fluorosis. Malaria, hemoglobinopathies, and fluorosis are all non-nutritional causes of anemia that can be prevented or treated.
Anemia Mukt Bharat is a comprehensive strategy that aims to reduce the prevalence of anemia in India. The strategy is based on evidence-based interventions and is being implemented by the government in collaboration with state governments and other stakeholders.
