Determinants of nutrition status of rural preschool children in Andhra Pradesh, India
Devi, P.Y.; Geervani, P.
Food and Nutrition Bulletin 15(4): 335-342, 1993-
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5721 DOI: 10.1177/156482659401500402Document Number: 297048
A longitudinal study was conducted in four villages in the Medak district of Andhra Pradesh. One-hundred and ninety-seven children up to four years old were selected from low-income households in the study area. Pre-tested, structured interviews were conducted to collect information on child-related, maternal, paternal, and socio-economic factors from the households. Two child-related factors, number of diarrhoeal episodes and calorie adequacy of diet, showed a highly significant effect on a child's current as well as past nutrition status.