Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the trends of vital statistics in India for improving the quality of health care services and infrastructure. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out to improve the quality of health care services and infrastructure by analysing the trends of vital statistics in India. The data regarding vital statistics which includes birth rate, death rate, infant mortality rate, neonatal mortality rate and total fertility rate were obtained from the year 2011-2017 using electronic sources such as sample registration system, National health profile and NITI Aayog. Results: The death rate found to be increased in various states and union territories of India. Over all the states and union territories in India Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, Puducherry, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh has the highest death rate whereas the Nagaland, Chandigarh and Delhi has the lowest death rate. The rural areas of India have the highest number of mortality rate when compared to urban areas. Conclusion: The government of India should pay more attention to the health care services and increase the health care expenditure of the public from the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the beneficiaries of people. Keywords: Trend analysis, Vital statistics, India, Gross Domestic Product, Health care services, Infrastructure.

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