In developing countries malnutrition is one of the major public health
problems among children. Normal growth is dependent on adequate nutrition and encompasses
major transformations from birth to adulthood. Socio-economic status and
behaviors of family members, environmental factors are other determinants of
nutritional status of children. This research was conducted to assess the
factors associated with nutritional status of children in Allahabad District of
Uttar Pradesh. This was a community based Cross-sectional study. It was
conducted in Allahabad district. A totalsample of three hundred ninety one
children were selected using random sampling technique. Data was collected
using a pre tested schedule. More than half of the children (74.79 % in Jasra
Block and 67.53 % in Chakka Block) aged 6- 24 months were malnourished
according to Gomez Classification . Most of the mothers were illiterate.
Majority of the children were found stunted according to Waterlow?s
classification. More than the half the children (57.75%) were underweight who
were born by mother less than 18 years of age where as 75% were underweight
born by mother aged above 35 years of age. More than half of the children were
found underweight and Nearly 2/3rd of the children were found stunted. To get
better nutritional status of children, greater emphasis should be given to
under five years children with community based awareness programs to mother and
care givers. - See more at:
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