Protein Energy Malnutrition amongst the Underfives of a Hill Tribal Population of Manipur

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Authors

  • N. C. Luwang
     The Department of Social and Preventive Medicine and Paediatrics, Regional Medical College, Imphal, Manipur ,IN
  • P. I. Singh
     The Department of Social and Preventive Medicine and Paediatrics, Regional Medical College, Imphal, Manipur ,IN

Abstract

Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is widely prevalent in the developing countries. Severe forms of the disease is an important cause of child mortality. Growth retardation has been blamed to affect the intellectual development of children.

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Published

1981-04-01

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Luwang, N. C., & Singh, P. I. (1981). Protein Energy Malnutrition amongst the Underfives of a Hill Tribal Population of Manipur. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 18(4), 139–143. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/12789

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Volume 18, Issue 4, April 1981

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