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Promoting Better Child Health
October 2017
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Results of the fourth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) show that more than half of the children in 10 out of 15 states are still anaemic with more than half of women anaemic in 11 states. Although this survey indicates that fewer children are dying in infancy and early childhood and infant mortality, eradicating this problem completely is still the need of the hour.
In order to aware people about health and well-being, National Nutrition Week is celebrated each year from 1st September to 7th September. The week focuses on educating the masses from all over the world about health and nutrition through campaigns.
Awareness generation on the importance of nutrition for health impacting development, productivity, economic growth and national development are the main objectives of this annual event. The theme of this year’s National Nutrition Week is “Optimal Infant & Young Child feeding Practices (IYCF): Better Child Health.”
Talking about the theme Dr Seema Puri, National Vice President, Indian Dietetic Association said, “The period from birth to two years of age is important for optimal growth, health, and development. Optimal infant and young child feeding during this period entails the initiation of breast feeding within 1 hour of birth; exclusive breast feeding for the first 6 months; and continued breast feeding for 2 years or more, together with safe, age appropriate and hygienically prepared complementary foods starting at 6 months of age. While infant and young child feeding indicators in India have shown improvement over the last decade, poor IYCF practices are still apparent and are associated with pervasive high rates of child under-nutrition.”
“Cultural, educational and socio-economic factors are the main determinants that influence feeding practices.The lack of maternal knowledge, poor media exposure, traditional advice and successive pregnancies are linked to inadequate infant and young child feeding practices. Hence, focus on maternal education and lactation counseling assumes high importance in such a scenario”, she added.
MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN
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