Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access

Abstract

Socio-demographic profile and feeding practices in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) - A nutrition rehabilitation centre study from North Karnataka, India

Ganga S. Pilli*, Veena R. Herekar, Preethi Inamdar, Meenakshi Sarvi, Niranjana Mahantashetti and Patil V D

Aims and Objectives: To study the Socio-demographic profile and feeding practices in children with acute severe malnutrition admitted in Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) of a Tertiary Care Hospital in North Karnataka.

Background: India is one amongst the countries with an unacceptably high prevalence of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) among all the developing countries. SAM is a major public health issue, which affects 7.5% of under five children in India. Hence, this study was undertaken to know the contributory factors in clinical profile that can help to plan for proper management strategy.

Published Date: 2020-10-08;