21 percent of pregnant women in Karnali are children

21 percent of pregnant women in Karnali are children

December 31, 2023 10:02 am

BIRENDRANAGAR, Dec 31: The Nepal Demographic Health Survey 2022 has revealed a concerning trend in Karnali, where 21 percent of girls under the age of 19 are found to be pregnant. Among the districts, Jajarkot records the highest percentage at 38.83, while Kalikot reports the lowest at 20.20 percent, reflecting instances of child marriage as a contributing factor.

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