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Seasonal Variations in Childbirth A Perspective from the HMIS Database (2017–20)
Journal
Economic and Political Weekly
ISSN
00129976
Date Issued
2022-04-23
Author(s)
Nambiar, Apoorva
Choudhury, Dripta Roy
Agnihotri, Satish B.
Abstract
The analysis of seasonal variations in births in India, using the Health Management Information System data for three pre-pandemic years, reveals a distinct trend of peaking of births during the August–October window and dips during February–March. This trend attenuates as we move from the north-western regions towards the south-eastern regions. These findings will help scholars, policymakers, and the health system to prioritise the delivery of maternal and child services.
Volume
57