Orissa Rank High in Child Mortality

• Orissa is one of the Five States in the country, where mortality is higher as 90 per 1000 live births.
• 46 percent of Children under threeyears, in Orissa are under weight. 40 percent kids are stunted while 20% are wasted.
• Two-third children in the State suffer from mild to severe anaemia. 61% of women & 34% of men are anemic
• Kandhamal records the highest 187 child deaths per 1000, while Mayurbhanj has the lowest of 91
• Bargarh district has the highest percentage (60) of under nourished children, while jharsuguda has the lowest (99)