Malnutrition among under-five children is an important concern for the health authorities in
India. The aim of the present review was to assess the burden of under-nutrition and over …

Tribal population of India constitutes 8.6% of the total population. They are more susceptible
to undernutrition which is recognized as a prevalent health problem mainly because of their …

Background: Children are considered to be the backbone of any nation. Nutritional problems
among children cause major morbidity and mortality in India. India is home to the largest …

Background Nutritional status of tribal children in West Bengal has not been investigated
adequately. The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of underweight …

Introduction. Undernutrition continues to be a major public health problem throughout the
developing world, particularly in sub‐Saharan Africa and Asia including India. Limited …

Abstract Background: In India, children show a high incidence of undernutrition and
constitute a highly susceptible group. Aim: The present cross-sectional study assesses the …

Using a cross-sectional study of 485 sample households in 2013, the present paper
examines the prevalence and risk factors of child malnutrition among children under the age …

Background: Adolescent girls form an important vulnerable sector of population that
constitute about one-tenth of Indian population. Under-nutrition among adolescents is a …

The 2030 Agenda for sustainable development was launched to achieve Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) across the globe. This paper is based on the primary database …

Abstract Objectives In India, childhood malnutrition continues to be a major public health
problem, especially in slums. Research mostly focuses on the role of the mother in child …