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Malnutrition continues to be a significant public health problem and is associated with many risk factors. To determine the association between prevalence of undernutrition, socio-demographic and maternal characteristics. It is a cross sectional study.400 children were examined for their weights and heights. Information is collected regarding the risk factors which are usually associated with undernutrition. The relevant information was recorded from each village of the mandal according to probability proportion to size. Significant association has been found with birth weight, birth interval and maternal occupation. Health education of parents regarding importance of ante-natal check-ups, proper birth spacing is essential.

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Malnutrition continues to be a major problem in the country and worldwide. The nutritional status of children is an indicator of socio-economic development of the country. To determine the prevalence of under nutrition in terms of underweight, stunting and wasting in rural area of Shamirpet Mandal. It is a cross sectional study.400 children were examined for their weights and heights. The relevant information was recorded from each village of the Mandal according to probability proportion to size. The prevalence of underweight among children 0-59 months is 42.5%, stunting 44.75% and wasting 31.5%. Malnutrition continues to be a major problem and requires a great attention as the children are future of the country.