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标题：Undernutrition and associated common comorbidities among 6 -59 months old children
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作者：Abu Rehan ; Surekha Kishore ; Mahendra Singh 等
期刊名称：Indian Journal of Community Health
印刷版ISSN：2248-9509
出版年度：2020
卷号：32
期号：2
页码：461-463
出版社：Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Chapter
摘要：Background: Undernutrition has long been a major public health concern in developing country like India as a leading cause of child morbidity and mortality. Aim & Objectives: To assess undernutrition in under five children and various associated factors affecting it. Methods and Material: A community based cross sectional study was conducted among 400 under five children in Rishikesh. Results: The prevalence of underweight was 37.3%, stunting was 43.3% and wasting was 24.5% respectively. Common morbidity emerged as significant predictors of under nutrition. Conclusion: The burden of common morbidities and prevalence of malnutrition among under-five children in this community is very high.
关键词：Undernutrition;Diarrhea;ARI