Sustainable decline in mortality among severely malnourished children with local resources
Daga, S.R.; Verma, B.; Mhapankar, A.
Tropical Doctor 37(4): 247-248
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0049-4755 PMID: 17988498 DOI: 10.1258/004947507782333125Document Number: 199298
Sustainability of survival among malnourished children is a challenge. Over a period of four years, we achieved a significant decline in mortality, using locally available food, medicines and simple protocols.
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