Tackling Malnutrition Among Children in India: The Role of National Health Policies

Title

Tackling Malnutrition Among Children in India: The Role of National Health Policies

Creator

Tripathi, Anurag; Shukla, Veena

Description

Child malnutrition in India is a significant public health concern. While there has been progress in reducing stunting, wasting, and underweight rates among children, the prevalence of malnutrition remains high, especially with a recent increase in childhood anaemia. It is essential to implement effective national health policies and programmes to address this issue. Initiatives such as the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), the Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS), and the National Health Policy 2017 play a pivotal role in enhancing nutritional and health outcomes for children. However, challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, socio-economic disparities, and a lack of parental education and awareness hinder the effectiveness of these programmes. Misconceptions about nutrition and child-feeding practices among mothers are also significant contributors to malnutrition. This chapter aims to explore the potential of national health policies in combating child malnutrition in India and addressing the role they play in improving childrens nutritional status. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024.

Source

Intersecting Realities of Health Resilience and Governance in India: Emerging Domestic and Global Perspectives;pp.229-245

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

Springer Singapore

Subject

And underweight; ICDS; India; Malnutrition; MDMS; National Health Policy; Stunting; Wasting

Coverage

Tripathi A., Department of IS, Political Science and History, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Shukla V., Department of Community Health and Social Work, Christ University, Bangalore, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 978-981979096-8; 978-981979095-1;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-9096-8_12

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