UPPSC PCS 2017 · Question 114 of 149

According to the National Family Health Survey 3, private medical sector is the primary source of health care in India for:

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A50% households in urban areas
B60% households in urban areas
C70% households in urban areasCorrect
D80% households in urban areas

Answer: C. 70% households in urban areas

Explanation

According to the National Family Health Survey - 3, the private medical sector is the main source of health care for 70% of urban and 63% of rural households. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a pan-India survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with the International Institute of Population Sciences acting as the nodal agency.

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