Regional Disparity of Anemia among Children and Its Determinants: A Study of National Family Health Survey-5
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2024-09
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Wolters Kluwer – Medknow
Abstract
This study analyzes data from India’s National Family Health Survey to assess the prevalence of anemia among children aged 6–59 months. Over the past decade, the prevalence increased from 59% to 67%, remaining a significant public health concern. Gujarat has highest rates, and Kerala has lowest among major states in India. The Western region tops in prevalence (75.70%), whereas the Northeast has the lowest (56.20%). Factors such as lower maternal education, poverty, religion, rural residence, poor child nutrition, low birth weight, and stunting contribute to higher odds of anemia. Improved socioeconomic conditions and maternal nutrition are recommended for risk reduction.
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Anemia, child, disparities, prevalence, regions
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Mandal Subhadip, Behera Jagannath, Shit Bichitra, Paul Sankar. Regional Disparity of Anemia among Children and Its Determinants: A Study of National Family Health Survey-5. Indian Journal of Public Health. 2024 Sep; 68(3): 450-453