New Delhi: Of every 100 new-borns that die in the world, 29 are in India. In real, heart-rending numbers that is three lakh babies who die on the day they are born, every year.
Infants fare better even in Pakistan and Bangladesh, says a new report.
Non-governmental organisation Save the Children compared first-day deaths in 186 countries for its "State of World's Mother Report". Luxembourg has the least new-born deaths, India the most, the reports says.
While infant deaths in India have come down by almost half compared to 1990, the rate has been slower than that in, say, Nepal.
The statistics only get worse. More than half the child deaths in India happen in the first month. And India has the biggest disparity between the rich and poor in child deaths.
The country's report card on mother and child health too is abysmal; India is behind Pakistan and Bangladesh on this list.
Infants fare better even in Pakistan and Bangladesh, says a new report.
Non-governmental organisation Save the Children compared first-day deaths in 186 countries for its "State of World's Mother Report". Luxembourg has the least new-born deaths, India the most, the reports says.
The statistics only get worse. More than half the child deaths in India happen in the first month. And India has the biggest disparity between the rich and poor in child deaths.
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