Overview
- One of the few books on undernutrition in India
- Addresses the causes and impacts of undernutrition in both child and adult populations
- Looks at gender disparities in nutrition from both sides of the equation
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Introduction
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Issues and Concerns
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In Search of Solutions
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Conclusions
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Reviews
“It is a text that gives a very clear picture of India’s health and nutrition problem, offering at the same time some suggestions to remedy the situation. … it should be read and consulted by all those who are concerned with health and nutrition of our nation. For students specialising in health and nutrition, the book could be ready reference for the Indian situation. … A well written good book, highly recommended.” (Dr. Jutta Dikshit, Transactions, Vol. 37 (2), 2015)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Persisting Undernutrition in India
Book Subtitle: Causes, Consequences and Possible Solutions
Authors: Nira Ramachandran
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1832-6
Publisher: Springer New Delhi
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer India 2014
Hardcover ISBN: 978-81-322-1831-9Published: 05 May 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-81-322-2930-8Published: 03 September 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-81-322-1832-6Published: 21 April 2014
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXV, 241
Number of Illustrations: 41 b/w illustrations
Topics: Public Health, Demography, Health Economics, Quality of Life Research