Mineral Deficiency in India

• The National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) reported anemia in 57% of women and 25.0% of men aged 15-49 years.
• Overall, 52.2% of pregnant women, 57.2% of non-pregnant women aged 15-49 years, and 61% of lactating women were anemic.
• Anemia was more prevalent among women and men in rural areas than in urban areas (women—59% vs. 54%; men—27% vs. 20%)