Malnutrition

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI Photo)

PM Modi asks people to join campaign to fight malnutrition

The prime minister also urged people to watch the Swaraj serial, which highlights contributions of freedom fighters, on Doordarshan

28 Aug 2022 12:03 PM

A policeman disperses guest workers gathered outside Mumbai railway station. (AFP)

Guest workers more prone to virus due to malnutrition and low immunity

Most guest workers, with proximity to clusters and bad health conditions, could be asymptomatic carriers of virus

20 May 2020 10:57 AM

Overall, heat exposure was estimated to be responsible for 15.6 per cent (95 per cent CI 9.0-21.4) of under nutrition hospitalisation during the study period. (Photo: ANI)

Under nutrition might be because if global warming

Global warming can lead to low appetite.

02 Dec 2019 9:55 AM

In Odisha, community workers like the accredited social health activist, anganwadi and auxiliary nurse midwife play a central role in treating children with SAM.

‘Odisha malnutrition rises, needs urgent intervention’

SAM children, as the experts pointed out, have a much higher risk of death.

20 Nov 2019 2:10 AM

People wear masks during a protest in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding the implementation of measures to reduce air pollution. (Photo: PTI)

Toxic air, hungry kids: Divisive politics rules

Malnutrition and air pollution are among the top health risks facing India.

06 Nov 2019 1:10 AM

Smart meals help us tackle calorie creep and unwanted weight gain.

Are you malnourished? Quite possibly

Paying the price of a poor diet and amending our ways.

16 Oct 2019 1:38 AM

Earth's average surface temperature is set to rise another two or three degrees by 2100. (Photo: AFP)

UNICEF reports excess weight as the new form of child malnourishment

According to UNICEF 1-in-3 young children undernourished or overweight.

15 Oct 2019 11:36 AM

Malnourishment is a powerful risk multiplier. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Why culture and context matters in malnutrition debate in India

Experts rarely agree with each other and this case will be no exception.

17 Sep 2019 1:27 AM

In fact, the mortality rate is the second highest among the tribal population.

State to soon distribute KMC bags in tribal belt

The state records 37,571 U5MR deaths per year and 23,277 NB deaths per year.

07 Sep 2019 3:14 AM

Addressing district magistrates and officers of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and other departments through video conference regarding preparations for National Nutrition month, he stressed on reaching out to every household during this campaign. (Photo: File)

Inter-departmental coordination can help win fight against malnutrition: UP CM

Adityanath was addressing district magistrates, ICDS and other departments through a video conference.

30 Aug 2019 4:55 PM

The Chief Minister also announced a hike in scholarship for students of pre-metric hostels from Rs 700 to Rs 1000 and a significant increase in the number of seats in the colleges. (Photo: File)

CM Bhupesh Baghel sets goal to eradicate malnutrition, anemia from Chhatisgarh

'This campaign was initiated as a pilot project in Bastar region from July 2019,' Bhupesh Baghel said.

10 Aug 2019 8:23 AM

While poor child feeding practices are often attributed to limited nutritional knowledge in low income settings, the authors found that the high prices of nutrient-dense foods offered an alternative explanation of their low consumption. (Photo: ANI)

Affordability of nutritious food prime factor contributing to malnutrition

High prices of healthy food contribute to malnutrition, say researchers.

24 Jul 2019 10:26 AM

Around two-thirds of those facing severe food shortages live in war-torn countries like Yemen. (Photo: AFP)

More than 113 million people suffer 'acute hunger'

Eight nations account for two-thirds of the total number of people worldwide, the African continent worst hit: UN.

02 Apr 2019 5:39 PM

Survey has shown positive trends in other key health indicators, like decline in anemia in women, said an govt official. (Photo: File)

Stunting declines to 34.7 pc in 2017-18 from 38.4 pc in 2015-16

National Family Health Survey is based on the information collected from 1.12 lakh households.

17 Mar 2019 4:25 PM

India is the first country to pilot the Child Growth Monitor app to scan 10,000 children for signs of malnutrition.

Welthungerhilfe rolls out pilot project to tackle malnutrition in India

The project will be based on Microsoft’s AI.

17 Jan 2019 4:35 PM

The Chief Minister also said that the state government would launch a scheme to distribute cows among 5,000 families. (Photo: ANI)

Tripura: Biplab Deb plans to tame cows at Chief Minister's residence for milk

He said that this would also inspire other people of the state to do the same and will help them fight malnutrition.

05 Nov 2018 12:01 PM

The court asked the state that other benches of the high court, too, had passed various orders in this case, so what steps had been taken by the state so far.

‘List steps taken to curb hunger deaths’

The petitioner informed the court that in the last nine months, 72 deaths had occurred due to malnutrition in the Melghat area.

13 Oct 2018 1:55 AM

The court expressed disappointment over the steps taken by the state and directed that three gynecologists be sent to the Melghat region on a priority basis.

State to HC: TISS will conduct study of tribals

The bench also wanted to know from the state how many pediatricians and gynecologists had been appointed in the tribal regions of the state.

26 Sep 2018 1:38 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study reveals causes of malnutrition in elderly people

Malnutrition has an array of consequences.

06 Sep 2018 3:09 PM

Vegetables are being cultivated which will provide nutrients to children.

26,619 kids died in 16 months

Welfare minister says government’s efforts are yet to show results.

06 Jul 2018 2:29 AM

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