Karnataka’s infant, under-five mortality rates rise marginally by one point in 2024: SRS data
Karnataka has experienced a slight increase in its Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) in 2024, according to recent SRS data. The IMR rose from 14 to 15 deaths per 1,000 live births, while the U5MR increased from 17 to 18. Despite this rise, Karnataka's IMR has significantly decreased since 2011, and the state continues to perform better than many others in India.
- ▪Karnataka's IMR increased from 14 to 15 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024.
- ▪The U5MR also rose from 17 to 18 during the same period.
- ▪Rural areas in Karnataka reported higher mortality levels compared to urban regions.
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Karnataka recorded a marginal one-point rise in its Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) in 2024, according to the Sample Registration Survey (SRS) data 2024, released on Thursday, (May 21), by the Office of the Registrar-General of India.The IMR is defined as infant (less than one year) deaths per thousand live births in a given time period and for a given region.The latest SRS estimates showed that Karnataka’s IMR increased by one point from 14 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2023 to 15 in 2024. The U5MR also increased from 17 to 18 during the same period. However, the State’s Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) remained unchanged at 11 deaths per 1,000 live births.Karnataka’s IMR has seen a reduction of 20 points since 2011.
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