What lies at the root of child undernutrition in India? Understanding trends and patterns in underlying determinants between 2006 and 2016

Abstract

NFHS-4 followed Census 2011 district boundaries and therefore data reported in this Data Note includes 640 districts. NUTRITION SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS Service delivery to mothers and infants along the continuum of care, access to health facilities INTERVENTIONS THAT AFFECT UNDERLYING AND BASIC DETERMINANTS Women's empowerment, sanitation, agriculture and social safety net programs IMMEDIATE DETERMINANTS Breastfeeding, nutrient rich foods, caregiving practices Low burden of infectious diseases Optimum fetal and child nutrition and development UNDERLYING AND BASIC DETERMINANTS