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- Title
Exploring spatial variations and determinants of child malnutrition in Indian districts.
- Authors
Das, Tiken
- Abstract
This research paper aims to examine the spatial heterogeneity of malnutrition across districts in India and identify the contributing factors. Previous studies have focused on individual and household determinants of malnutrition, but limited research has explored the spatial distribution of malnutrition and its association with diverse factors at the district level. This study utilizes data from the National Family Health Survey round five (NFHS-5) and creates a district-level dataset with relevant socio-demographic, economic, and nutritional indicators. The analysis employs descriptive statistics, spatial autocorrelation measures, bivariate analyses, and regression models to assess the spatial patterns and determinants of malnutrition. The results reveal significant spatial variations in the prevalence of stunting, wasting, and underweight across districts in India. Economically disadvantaged states such as Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh have higher rates of malnutrition, but certain districts in relatively affluent states also exhibit elevated malnutrition rates. The analysis identifies factors such as asset ownership, BMI, women's education, institutional birth, and access to basic amenities as important determinants of malnutrition. The study highlights the spatial clustering of malnutrition indicators and provides insights for targeted interventions and policy formulation to address malnutrition at the district level in India.
- Subjects
INDIA; MALNUTRITION in children; SPATIAL variation; BIVARIATE analysis; WOMEN'S education; FACTOR analysis
- Publication
GeoJournal, 2023, Vol 88, Issue 6, p6603
- ISSN
0343-2521
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10708-023-10989-1