Impact of House-hold Food Insecurity on Nutritional Status of HIV-infected Children Attending an ART Centre in Tamil Nadu.

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2015-03
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We studied the level of food insecurity among households with HIV-infected children and its relationship with childhood nutritional indicators. Among the 147 children assessed, food insecurity was present in 59% of households. Majority of children with stunting belonged to-food insecure families. Stunting and Underweight were more prevalent among children >5 years of age.
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AIDS, Children living with HIV, Stunting, Underweight
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Suresh E, Srinivasan R, Valan A S, Klinton Joel S, Padmapriyadarsini C. Impact of House-hold Food Insecurity on Nutritional Status of HIV-infected Children Attending an ART Centre in Tamil Nadu. Indian Pediatrics. 2015 Mar; 52(3): 250-252.