Clinical and laboratory profile of severe acute malnourished children

ISBN-13: 9786203863802 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str.

Dr. Sushil Kumar Bakolia; Dr. Renu Agarwal; Dr. Dinesh Kumar Barolia

Opis

Malnutrition remains a major health problem among under five-year children population altering the physical and mental health of the nation. The most prone age group for malnutrition was below 2 years of age in our study conducted in Bikaner, northwest Rajasthan. The major socio-cultural determinant associated with malnutrition were lack of knowledge and awareness in caregivers regarding appropriate feeding practices in form of exclusive breastfeeding (below 6 months age) with timely and proper weaning pattern (above 6 months), child nutrition, and appropriate age immunization. Poor socio-economic status, overcrowded and unhygienic living conditions, and low education level were also associated with malnutrition in our study children.

O autorze

Bakolia, Dr. Sushil KumarDr. Sushil Kumar Bakolia, M.D. Paediatrics, did under the guidance of Dr. Renu Agarwal senior professor and head department of Paediatric Medicine, S. P. Medical College, Bikaner, India. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Barolia guides in publication.