Mala Ramanathan

Mala Ramanathan, a public health expert from the Achutha Menon Centre, discusses South India's concerning decline in birth rates and its unexpected link to rising maternal mortality. She highlights Kerala's historic low of 3.9 lakh births annually and the implications for an aging population. The conversation touches on socio-economic factors driving these trends and the challenges of ensuring an active, healthy society as demographics shift. Ramanathan also considers the need for policies that support the elderly and enrich their contributions to the community.