Coinciding with the observance of National Nutrition Month in September, when nation-wide activities are being organized under POSHAN Abhiyaan to address the nutritional challenges, we present this Data Note that describes the coverage of a set of key nutrition and health interventions in the state of Assam in India. The findings here are based on data from >> Read more Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India
Coverage of Nutrition and Health Interventions in ANDHRA PRADESH: Insights from the National Family Health Survey-4
Coinciding with the observance of National Nutrition Month in September, when nation-wide activities are being organized under POSHAN Abhiyaan to address the nutritional challenges, we present this Data Note that describes the coverage of a set of key nutrition and health interventions in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The findings here are based on data >> Read more Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India
District-level Coverage of Interventions in the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme During Pregnancy, Lactation and Early Childhood in India : Insights from the National Family Health Survey-4
India’s Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, which was launched in 1975, offers nutrition and health services across the continuum of care in the first 1000 days of life. Universalization was mandated in 2006 and implemented thereafter. This Data Note describes the coverage of core ICDS interventions during pregnancy, lactation and early childhood at the >> Read more Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India
Abstract Digest on Maternal and Child Nutrition Research – Issue 23
In this issue of Abstract Digest, we present to you a collection of articles on various aspects of nutrition, including its determinants, tools of measurement, and strategic responses through policy and program. Here are some of the highlights: Two studies have examined the influences of maternal depression on children’s growth: Based on evidence from >> Read more Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India
Stepping up to India’s Nutrition Challenge: From Aspiration to Action
The progress made by India on maternal and nutrition outcomes over the last decade is encouraging. Between 2006-16, stunting among children below five years declined from 48 percent to 38 percent, anemia among women of reproductive age came down from 55.3 percent to 53 percent, and exclusive breastfeeding increased from 46.4 percent to 54.9 percent. >> Read more Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India
