2022
DOI: 10.1038/s41430-022-01147-w
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Longitudinal trends in the health outcomes among children of the North Eastern States of India: a comparative analysis using national DHS data from 2006 to 2020

Abstract: Background/Objectives Northeastern Indian region has a high density of marginalised populations with a concerning quality of health services. We observed the trends in prevalence of infectious diseases and nutritional disorders among children under-five years from 2006 to 2020 in the Northeastern states. We also assessed the distribution of their burden by place of residence. Methods A secondary data analysis of select indicators on infectious diseases and nutritional d… Show more

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“…The lactating mothers involved in breastfeeding for longer period are being protected from pregnancy obesity and the risk for cancers in breast and ovaries are observed to be reduced ( 12 ). The risk of brittleness in bones leading to osteoporosis was also reported to be lower in mothers who breastfed (3–6 months) their children ( 13 ). The risk for immune system mediated diseases and disorders may be decreased by breast milk and breastfed infants, since the breast milk is rich in immunoglobulins that are specific to allergens ( 14 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The lactating mothers involved in breastfeeding for longer period are being protected from pregnancy obesity and the risk for cancers in breast and ovaries are observed to be reduced ( 12 ). The risk of brittleness in bones leading to osteoporosis was also reported to be lower in mothers who breastfed (3–6 months) their children ( 13 ). The risk for immune system mediated diseases and disorders may be decreased by breast milk and breastfed infants, since the breast milk is rich in immunoglobulins that are specific to allergens ( 14 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%