Nutritional status and correlated socio-economic factors among preschool and school children in plantation communities, Sri Lanka

Abstract Background Child malnutrition is a major public health concern worldwide, leading to higher morbidity and mortality. It is mostly preventable through public health and economic development. The aim of the present study was to determine socio-economic factors associated with nutritional stat...

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Main Authors: Lahiru Sandaruwan Galgamuwa, Devika Iddawela, Samath D. Dharmaratne, G.L.S. Galgamuwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4311-y