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Goa Achieves Lowest Child Stunting Rate in India at 5.8%, Says Health Minister

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Goa Achieves Lowest Child Stunting Rate in India at 5.8%, Says Health Minister

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  • Goa has achieved the lowest child stunting rate in India, recorded at 5.8%, as stated by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane.
  • The condition of stunting indicates a child's height is significantly lower than expected for their age, often due to undernourishment.
  • Additionally, Goa shows excellent results in other nutrition metrics, with 0.9% of children affected by wasting and 2.2% classified as underweight.
  • The state is also implementing comprehensive measures against tuberculosis, emphasizing rapid molecular testing for diagnosis at primary health centers.
  • Goa is contributing to the national "100 Days of TB Elimination" drive, earning recognitions as "TB Mukt" for certain panchayats.

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