Socio-demographic determinants of Severe Acute Malnutrition in hospitalized children in the age group of 6 months to 5 years

Abstract

LBW accounted for 15% of births in low and middle income countries. Rates of LBW are highest (26%) 
in southern Asia, which are twice those of sub-Saharan Africa. India accounts for approximately 40% of 
the world’s low weight births. Children who have had a diet which is insufficient in energy and nutrients 
relative to their needs end up in severe acute malnutrition. Childre