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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Main Authors: Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava (Author), Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava (Author), Jegadeesh Ramasamy (Author)
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Published: Turkish Society of Public Health Specialists, 2015-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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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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