The results of Rapid Survey on Children (RSOC) 2013-14 have once again caught Rajasthan napping on children's health count. The report, which was only partially released due to poor outcome particularly in BJP ruled states, is prepared jointly by the Unicef and Union government.

Rajasthan has recorded the highest number of girls in the country (65.2%) between age 15 and 18, who have body mass index (BMI) less than 18.5 (low weight). Out of total cases, 68.6% of low BMI was reported in rural parts of the state.

In the social category, girls from scheduled class (SC) are worst off where a total of 70.2% in the particular age group were reported to have low BMI..........Read more

Source web page: Times of India