Prevalence and factors associated with underweight children: a population-based subnational analysis from Pakistan

Ramesh Kumar, Faisal Abbas, Tahir Mahmood, Ratana Somrongthong

BMJ Open · 2019 · 55 citations · 24 references

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Abstract

Rigorous community-based interventions should be developed and executed throughout the province to improve this grave situation of underweight prevalence in Punjab. Mother's education should be uplifted by providing them formal education and providing awareness about the importance of proper nutrition for children.

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