Epidemiology of malnutrition among under-five children in selected middle-belt states of India: a review
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Malnutrition, Stunting, Wasting, Underweight, Nutritional statusAbstract
Malnutrition among children under the age of five is a significant concern for health authorities in India. This review aims to evaluate the burden of stunting, wasting and undernutrition, identify their determinants, and outline strategies needed to address malnutrition in under 5 years old children age group. Recent data was sourced from platforms such as Google search, Medline, PubMed, Research scholars and others, and the retrieved information was analyzed for inconsistencies. Researches shows that the prevalence of stunting, wasting and undernutrition remains high, with considerable variation based on the assessment methodology used. To plan effective control measures, it is essential to analyze the distribution of various risk factors and their influence on the nutritional status of children in specific settings. The WHO has identified PEM as one of the major problems among the children round the world. Also, over the years it has been found that developing countries like India have been facing the issue of PEM among children particularly at the most crucial stage of their development. This paper is a review on the status of malnutrition among young children (under the age of five) in middle line states of India. The study is based on analysis the secondary sources of relevant literature and the inferences.
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