Protein energy malnutrition in India: The plight of our under five children
Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is a major public health problem in India. This affects the child at the most crucial period of time of development, which can lead to permanent impairment in later life. PEM is measured in terms of underweight (low weight for age), stunting (low height for age) and...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2014;volume=3;issue=1;spage=63;epage=67;aulast=Bhutia |