Indicators of child growth are internationally recognised as important indicator of overall health profile of a country.
Recently released Global Hunger Index shows that India is among the worst in the world in ‘child wasting’, or malnutrition, affecting both growth and height.
Data shows that 21% of children under 5 years are affected, which according to WHO’s yardstick is a severe public health issue.
Recently released Global Hunger Index shows that India is among the worst in the world in ‘child wasting’, or malnutrition, affecting both growth and height.
Data shows that 21% of children under 5 years are affected, which according to WHO’s yardstick is a severe public health issue.
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