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The countrys serious hunger level is driven by high child malnutrition and underlines need for stronger commitment to the social sector, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said in its report. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Seek corporate help to tackle malnutrition in state: Court

The court then said that the state needs to sit with doctors' organisations and fix incentives.

12 Jun 2018 5:43 AM IST

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Study reveals causes of malnutrition in elderly people

Malnutrition has an array of consequences.

6 Sept 2018 3:09 PM IST

According to the Economic Survey (2017-18), child and maternal malnutrition posed the most challenging health risk of our times.

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...

26 Sept 2018 1:38 AM IST

Controlling portion sizes may help prevent food wastage and rationalise intake at a time obesity-related diseases are the number one killer.

Eat healthy An idea whose time has come: Smaller food portions

WHO projects that more than two thirds of the world population will be overweight or obese by 2030 unless corrective...

28 May 2017 2:12 AM IST

The HC had asked the state to list the measures it has taken to curb malnutrition deaths.

Kids' nutrition schemes get 31 per cent less funds

In the last four months, the state has organised 82 medical camps with the help of private and public hospitals.

22 July 2017 1:13 AM IST

The causes included malnutrition and snake bites.

Government acknowledges deaths of 1,077 tribal students in House

Looking at the aggressive stand of Opposition members, the council chairman reserved the question for a detailed answer...

28 July 2017 3:06 AM IST

Palghar district is especially affected with the social malaise of malnutrition.

Maharashtra: Malnutrition remains a cause for concern

From April 2016 to August 2016, Maharashtra registered 9,563 deaths of children, of which 7,868 were infants.

31 Dec 2016 5:20 AM IST

Why migration is killing babies in this village in Maharashtra

Why migration is killing babies in this village in Maharashtra

Doctors said children suffer due to irregular feeding patterns when both parents work long hours.

5 Jan 2017 1:03 PM IST

A deficiency in these can have long term negative effects on an infants growth and development.(Photo: Pixabay)

Micronutrients deficiency most pervasive among infants

Micronutrients deficiency is a lack of necessary vitamins and minerals that are required by the body.

3 Jun 2017 11:11 AM IST

WHO projects that more than two thirds of the world population will be overweight or obese by 2030 unless corrective action is taken.

Eat healthy: An idea whose time has come - smaller food portions

Controlling portion sizes may help prevent food wastage and rationalise intake at a time obesity-related diseases are...

2 Jun 2017 10:51 AM IST

A Bombay high court bench disposed the PIL on Friday

What's the point of progress if kids are malnourished: HC

In our state, the children's population must be over 40 crore, out of this, 50 per cent are below poverty line, High...

15 Feb 2017 4:34 PM IST

Mobile health services, special camps and ambulance services are particularly useful for the elderly who find it difficult to negotiate long distances.

Guest Column: Lifespan is increasing, but right to dignity is elusive

With 93% of India's workforce being from the informal sector, their livelihoods are precarious and often hazardous.

29 Dec 2017 1:49 AM IST