Impact of pre–natal diagnostic technique (PNDT) act implementation on child sex ratio in India
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Year 2017, Vol 22, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim and Objectives 1. To determine the major state wise net decrease of CSR from 1991 to 2001 and from 2001 to 2011.2.To determine the relationship of feticide during 2005 to 2010 on the 2011 CSR. Methodology: The CSR net decrease of major states for the census years 1991, 2001, and 2011 was calculated and average decadal net decrease compared for significance. The total reported feticide crimes during 2005 to 2010 were collected and correlated with 2011 CSR. Results: The mean net reduction of CSR from 1991 -2001 was 23.2 ± 22.4. And from 2001to 2011 was 6.3±17.6. The reduction between the two decades was significant (P<0.05). The reported feticide crimes were negatively correlated with 2011 CSR. (r = -0.469, n = 19, P = 0.043). Discussion: The association between feticide and CSR shows negative correlation. The significant reduction of CSR is attributed to the impact of implementation of PNDT Act 1994.Conclusion: The study reveals that the illegal practice of sex selective abortions has been curtailed by enforcement of PNDT Act 1994 as feticide is negatively correlated with CSR.
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Keshav Singh, Shantha A, Rajendran A K, Kasthuri A, Arumugam P
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