Large tracts of land at low elevation make deltas vulnerable to climate change impacts like sea level rise.
Overall, the sex ratio at birth (SRB) in India has increased minimally in the last 15 years from 1.06 to 1.08. Reported son preference declined across the country, in rural and urban areas, and in all states, between 1992-93 and 2005-06.
While there are no observable gender differences in severe stunting at the national level, disaggregating the data reveals that girls are at higher risk than boys in some states.
The sex ratio at birth (SRB) in India is high and has increased over time in many states, reflecting persistent sex selection with a preference for males. However, this pattern is not uniform across states or regions.
Gender differentials in immunization exist in India. Girls are less likely than boys to be immunized at the national level, in urban and rural areas, and in several states.
The private security sector has grown at an exponential rate.
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