1. The Consequences of Poor Nutrition in India
Poor nutrition intake is a pressing issue in India, hurtling the health of our country into a state of emergency. ... The largest determinant of under nutrition among the population is micronutrient deficiency of Vitamin A, iodine, and iron. ... Nature and Magnitude of the Problem Under nutrition in India is among the highest in the world, far exceeding that of sub-Saharan Africa. ... The states most affected by inadequate nutrition in India are Maharashtra, Orissa, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. ... Under nutrition is one of the most pressing issues of public health in I...
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