Uttar Pradesh Records 8.2 Percentage Point Drop In Child Stunting, NFHS-6 Shows Improvement In Nutrition Indicators
Lucknow, September 18: Positive changes are becoming visible in the health and nutrition profile of Uttar Pradesh children due to the efforts of the Yogi government. A significant decline has been recorded in stunting, that is, the problem of low height in proportion to age, among children below five years of age in the state. While the percentage of such children in the state was 39.7 in the…
Uttar Pradesh has seen a significant drop of 8.2 percentage points in child stunting, according to the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6). This improvement is attributed to the efforts of the Yogi government and various nutrition monitoring programs. Dr. Pinky Jowal, Mission Director of the National Health Mission, explained that the decline in stunting is a result of better nutrition, health services, and family care over a long period.
The survey also revealed that while many children are still affected by stunting, the state is working towards accelerating further improvements. Dr. Shalini Tripathi, a professor from the Department of Pediatrics, emphasized that the first 1,000 days of a child's life are crucial for their development, and improving nutrition, maternal health, and regular health check-ups can significantly reduce malnutrition.
The state's Hot Cooked Meal Scheme, which provides fresh, hot, and nutritious cooked food to children aged 3 to 6 years, has benefited around 32.88 lakh children.
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