NFHS-6: Hospital births rise in India, but lifestyle disease crisis looms
The NFHS-6 report indicates a significant rise in hospital births in India, with institutional deliveries increasing to 90.6%. However, there is a concerning trend of rising lifestyle-related diseases, including obesity and high blood sugar levels. The report highlights improvements in maternal healthcare but warns of the growing health crisis posed by lifestyle diseases.
- ▪Institutional deliveries in India rose to 90.6%, up from 88.6% in the previous NFHS-5 cycle.
- ▪The share of births in public health facilities dropped from 61.9% to 58.6%.
- ▪The percentage of overweight or obese women increased from 24% to 30.7%.
- ▪First trimester antenatal registration increased from 70% to 76.2%.
- ▪The rise in institutional births is linked to a decline in maternal mortality rates.
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NFHS-6: Hospital births rise in India, but lifestyle disease crisis loomsAlong with the rise in hospital births, the NFHS-6 report cited an increase in percentage of deliveries attended by skilled health personnel from 89.4% to 91.3%Published on: May 29, 2026 9:19 PM ISTBy Rhythma Kaul, NEW DELHIShare viaCopy link More women in India are opting for institutional deliveries over home births than ever before, with a growing number choosing private facilities over government ones, according to the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) released on Friday.A nurse at the Noida district hospital in Sector 39 (HT Photo/Sunil Ghosh)The report, which captures data between 2023 and 2024, shows that institutional deliveries in the country rose to 90.6%, up from 88.6% recorded during the previous…
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