Do you think that reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years? If yes, mention some such areas of improvement.
Explanation Yes, reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years. Government policies and societal need has stressed the safe and efficient family planning. India was among the leading countries in implementing family planning as early as 1950s. This lead to control of unwanted pregnancy. India was also leading country in implementing sex education along with regular course curriculum in school. This lead to delivery of proper knowledge to young students which helped them to understand the well-being of individual as well as the society and develop respectful social and sexual relationships. India legalized Medical termination of pregnancy MTP in 1971 under the stricter norms to avoid any misuse. This lead to decreased infant mortality rate (IMR) and maternal deaths due to complication in pregnancy and post birth. Effective Implementation of various program in aimed towards massive child immunization and mother health pre, during and post pregnancy under “The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH)” 1 and 2 program throughout the country has drastically reduced MMR maternal mortality rate (maternal deaths within 42 days of pregnancy termination) and improved reproductive health in children and mothers. Use of contraceptives lead to decline in Sexually transmitted Diseases (STDs) and unwanted pregnancies.Final Answer Reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years because of Successful implementation of family planning. Knowledge and awareness about use of contraceptives. Sex education among adolescent and adults . Immunization of children and due health care of mother in pre, during and post pregnancy. Legalization of MTP to avoid complicated pregnancies.
