malnutrition-a growing problem among tribals
Malnutrition is a major health challenge among tribal children across Maharashtra. There are several reasons that have contributed to malnutrition. The most common reason being, poverty. It is true that poverty plays havoc in almost every social developmental sphere in the society. But this does not imply that poverty is the only root cause of every health hazards or development ! There are many questions that arises on poverty, like, what is poverty and how can one overcome unfortunate circumstances ? Which forces strongly influence the people to remain in dire misery? such questions may lead to a serious debate, but poverty is not the sole reason of malnutrition among tribal children. Regular monitoring of weight of a growing child, providing proper nutrition and immunization, educating mother for child’s illness and it’s consequences, intimate dialogue with mother and home base management of a ill child are a few simple and primary steps that can
