Nutritional status of under-5 children in the newly carved states of India
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Background: In June 2014, state of Andhra Pradesh was divided into two new states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Both the new states will face the challenges of new born states in the coming years. India’s progress on the Millennium Development Goals for 2015 requires that the new states overcome the challenges effectively. An attempt is made to analyze the available data in the field of child nutrition, which can serve as a baseline to monitor the progress in the field. Objective: This study analyzes the nutritional indicators of under-5-year children in the new states. Materials and Methods: Secondary data published in the District Level Household and Facility Survey–4 was analyzed. Result: Although there is a reduction in the prevalence of chronic malnutrition in both the sates compared to the past, there is a drastic increase in the proportion of children with acute malnutrition. Conclusion: Reasons for increasing burden of acute malnutrition need to be explored and addressed through proven interventions.
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Sairam Challa, Pallavi Challa
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- EP ID EP90039
- DOI 10.5455/ijmsph.2015.12022015208
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