Exploring the possibilities for stabilizing the sex ratio in India
<p>The sex ratio is an important demographic indicator for a nation. A wide range of adverse social consequences have been observed because of a skewed sex ratio in India. If India as a nation is to achieve the Millennium Development Goal – 3 (which promotes gender equality and ensures the emp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Turkish Society of Public Health Specialists
2015-12-01
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| Series: | Turkish Journal of Public Health |
| Online Access: | https://tjph.org/ojs/index.php/TJPH/article/view/416 |
| Summary: | <p>The sex ratio is an important demographic indicator for a nation. A wide range of adverse social consequences have been observed because of a skewed sex ratio in India. If India as a nation is to achieve the Millennium Development Goal – 3 (which promotes gender equality and ensures the empowerment of women), the primary target should be involve all those involved, so that a collective and comprehensive approach can be developed to counter the public health menace of an asymmetrical sex ratio. In conclusion, the nation’s program managers should prioritize the issue of a skewed sex ratio and work towards developing a coordinated response.</p><p><strong>Key Words:</strong> Sex ratio, policy makers, India.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1304-1088 1304-1096 |