Prevalence of malnutrition and its impact on scholastic performance among 8-12 year children from 2 private schools of urban Meerut
Malnutrition is one of the largest public health problems in developing countries. India contributes 1/3rd of total malnourished children in the world, with prevalence as high as 29.4%. Chronic malnutrition experi-enced during early life inhibits growth, retards mental development; reduce motivation...
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Language: | English |
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Deccan College of Medical Sciences
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=270017 |