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Assessing The Influence Of Healthcare Infrastructure On Infant Mortality In Urban And Rural Uttarakhand: An Overview

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This review examines how healthcare infrastructure affects infant mortality rates (IMR) in urban and rural Uttarakhand, focusing on maternal care services. Despite maternal health progress, rural-urban disparities persist, driving higher rural IMR. Government initiatives like Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) promote institutional deliveries and financial support, linking improved maternal care to lower IMR. Recommendations include strengthening rural healthcare, enhancing maternal services, and improving nutrition to reduce disparities and improve outcomes. Sustained government and community efforts are vital.

Source: Journal of Mountain Research

DOI: 10.51220/jmr.v20-i1.54

Authors: Nidhi Gairola, O.K. Belwal

Institution: Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

Language: English

Topic: Global Maternal and Child Health

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare