D ifferently A bled · Part 4

the State of Uttar Pradesh. At all India level, . per cent of the disabled persons belong to the age group of – years. Focus today is on inclusive education. Source: Census Activity . Discuss with your classmates —how and why excessive use of social networking site is depressing and self harming? field of education and health to overcome various difficulties faced by the differently-abled individuals and their families. The focus is on ‘inclusive development’ for the welfare of differently-abled persons which is an important milestone towards sustainable development. Health Status of Children in India at a Glance •• At all India level, the sex ratio in the age groups – years and – years are and respectively whereas it is for all ages and also is not favourable to females in many of the States and UTs. •• As per Sample Registration System (SRS)- , there has been substantial reduction in the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) at all India level from in to in . Among the bigger States and UTs, IMR varies widely from in Kerala to in Madhya Pradesh. The IMR for female has been reported at against for male. •• Under-five Mortality Rate (U5MR) estimated at for at all India level varies significantly in rural ( ) and urban areas (Data). Among the bigger States and UTs, U5MR varies from in Kerala to in Madhya Pradesh. •• At all India level, per cent of children had mild anaemia, per cent had moderate anaemia, and per cent had severe anaemia in – . •• National Family Health Survey (NFHS- ) ( – ) shows that at all India level, per cent of children under five years of age are stunted (too short height for their age) which is an improvement from per cent in – . It is higher among children in rural areas ( %) than that of urban areas ( %). •• Five states with higher prevalence of stunting in children under five years age are Bihar ( %), Uttar Pradesh ( %), Jharkhand ( %),