Decoding India's Child Malnutrition Puzzle: A Multivariable Analysis Using a Composite Index

• Main Authors: Gulzar Shah (Author), Maryam Siddiqa (Author), Padmini Shankar (Author), Indira Karibayeva (Author), Amber Zubair (Author), Bushra Shah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: This study examines the levels and predictors of malnutrition in Indian children under 5 years of age. Methods: Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure was applied to data from the India National Family Health Survey 2019-2021. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to asse...