Economic and Political Weekly, Vol 41, Num 39, Page: 1337:1345
Topic(s):
Nutrition
Country:
Asia
India
Published:
MAY 2007
Abstract:
Results of the recently released third National Family Health
Survey carried out in 2005-06 reveal that 46 per cent of India’s
children under three years are underweight. The NFHS-3 clearly
shows limited progress in ensuring universal health services and
care to children under three years of age (especially to newborns)
and to mothers and women. Preliminary results confirm the
continuing neglect of health, inadequate reach and efficacy of
health and childcare services.