One child, many nutrition risks: Maharashtra develops tool to measure double burden of malnutrition
Maharashtra has created a new tool to measure the double burden of malnutrition in children. This innovative method, dubbed the Double Burden Index of Malnutrition (DBI-PNGR), makes it easier to identify and treat malnourished children who may be affected by multiple forms of malnutrition. The index groups children into nine distinct categories based on their nutritional status, preventing them from being counted multiple times.
By using the DBI-PNGR, health workers can better understand the various forms of malnutrition prevalent among children and tailor interventions accordingly.
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