Malnutrition and its related factors among children 0-5 years in rural Shamirpet mandal, Ranga reddy district, India.

Abstract

The problem of malnutrition and hunger has threatened mankind in the past and present. It is of international concern. To determine the association between prevalence of undernutrition, socio-demographic and maternal characteristics. It is a cross sectional study.400 children were examined for their weights and heights. Information is collected regarding the risk factors which are usually associated with undernutrition. The relevant information was recorded from each village of the mandal according to probability proportion to size. Significant association has been found with birth weight, birth interval and maternal occupation. Health education of parents regarding importance of ante-natal check-ups, proper birth spacing is essential.