Prevalence of Undernutrition among Children in the Garhwal Himalayas

Dutta, Anuradha; Pant, Kiran; Puthia, Rekha; Sah, Archana N.

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“…However, the severity of linear growth retardation increases with age. This is in agreement with previous observations from Tibet [4,8,9] and from comparable environments in the Himalaya [5], as well as in other parts of the world. Stunting is observed, for instance, in 10.7% of children living at high altitude, both in rural and urban environments, in the Andes [17].…”

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Growth, nutritional status, and signs of rickets in 0–5-year-old children in a Kashin–Beck disease endemic area of Central Tibet

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Mathieu³

et al. 2012

Eur J Pediatr

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“…Malnutrition rates are highest in SubSaharan Africa and in South Asia [21]. While in India, every third child is underweight, and in the Indian part of the Himalaya, only one-fifth of the children are nutritionally normal [5].…”

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Growth, nutritional status, and signs of rickets in 0–5-year-old children in a Kashin–Beck disease endemic area of Central Tibet

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Mathieu³

et al. 2012

Eur J Pediatr

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“…Education of guardians significantly affected the nutritional status of children in stunting and underweight, the level of malnutrition decreases when the level of guardians education increase, especially the AOR of stunting was 2.83 (95% CI 1.25-6.37) times higher in children of not literate guardians than children of guardians attained secondary school consistent the study with in EDHS 2011, Garhwali Himalayas, Botswana and children of those whose mothers have no education have higher risks of stunting [14,23,24].…”

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Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among Orphan Children below the Age of Five Years in Gondar City, Ethiopia

Gultie¹

2014

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“…Another previous study by authors predicted a significant correlation between area of inhabitation of children (ruralurban) and undernourishment of children [27]. Still, another previous study by authors on preschool children in Democratic Yemen, proved a strong relation between slum children and malnutrition [28].…”

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Assessing Stunting and Predisposing Factors Among Children

Gupta

2017

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objective: The present study was aimed at "assessing stunting and predisposing factors among children."Methods: Prospective, descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study was conducted comprising children between 2 years and below 5 years age group in the city Fazilka in Punjab, India. Random, two-stage cluster sampling method was adopted. Direct observation and interview methods were used to assess physical appearance, demographic characteristics, habit of soil eating, and episodes of diarrhea (diarrheal episodes 2 weeks before investigation). Inspection method was used to assess nail beds of children to ascertain pallor.Results: Prospective, descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study was conducted comprising children between 2 years and below 5 years age group in the city Fazilka in Punjab, India. Study population was made up of total 440 children which were differentiated into 240/440, 127/440, and 73/440 children representing about 54.5%, 28.9%, and 16.6% of proportions from schools, child care, and slums, respectively. Children 55/240, 36/127, and 35/73 from schools, childcare centers, and slums suffered from stunting which amounted to about 23%, 28%, and 48% prevalence of stunting in school, childcare center, and slum children. Gender-wise characterization of study population depicted boys (260/440) and girls (180/440) with a proportion of 59% boys and 41% girls. Among the participants, about 20.5% (90/440) and 79.5% (350/440) of children belonged to illiterate and literate parents. The odds for stunting were nearly 1.6 times higher among anemic children in comparison to children in non-anemic group represented by odds 0.575 and 0.348 in former and latter groups of children with odds ratio (OR=1.65). Children (n=41) out of total children (n=80) those belonged to income (<2000 INR) per month in family, were stunted and contributed to 51% prevalence of stunting. Another group of children (n=85/360) who belonged to income (>2000 INR) per month in family, suffered from 23.6% prevalence of stunting.Conclusion: National policies should be reformed to generate employment, Maintain minimum support price for Agricultural products, Sustain food security and contribute and promote community sanitation and hygiene.

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Prevalence of Undernutrition among Children in the Garhwal Himalayas

Abstract: Background. Nutritional status is the best indicator of the global well-being of children. In India every third child is underweight, whereas in the Garhwal

Cited by 23 publications

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Growth, nutritional status, and signs of rickets in 0–5-year-old children in a Kashin–Beck disease endemic area of Central Tibet

Growth, nutritional status, and signs of rickets in 0–5-year-old children in a Kashin–Beck disease endemic area of Central Tibet

Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among Orphan Children below the Age of Five Years in Gondar City, Ethiopia

Assessing Stunting and Predisposing Factors Among Children

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