Understanding the link between living at high-altitude and stunted growth in Indian children

Indian children living in the hills are much shorter than expected for their age. A new study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health raises concerns about the link between high-altitude living and stunted growth in Indian children.The research, analysing data from the 2015-16 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), found a significant…
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Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/indian-children-health-hill-areas-stunted-growth-malnutrition-9300702/lite/