Understanding the dynamics of malnutrition dichotomy in India: Trends and insights from the National Family Health Surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

India is confronted with a multifaceted malnutrition landscape, characterized by the coexistence of stunting, underweight, and escalating overweight and obesity rates. Current programs predominantly target undernutrition, overlooking the surging prevalence of overweight and obesity. These trends carry substantial economic ramifications, with obesity-related costs expected to rise significantly. Addressing these challenges requires enhanced policy execution and strategic collaboration. This article seeks to help overcome policy inertia in addressing the other end of the malnutrition spectrum-overnutrition.

Methods

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS), a large-scale survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, provides high-qu

SUBMITTER: Jindal H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11919374 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature