Way into 21st century, Vit A deficiency, obesity, acute malnutrition grip kids
The Free Press Journal|September 19, 2023
Over 20k children have vitamin A deficiency, 8,437 are obese and 6,051 malnutritious
SWAPNIL MISHRA
Way into 21st century, Vit A deficiency, obesity, acute malnutrition grip kids

Around 22,114 children in the age group of zero to 18 years suffer from vitamin A deficiency, 8,137 have problems related to obesity, while severe acute malnutrition was found in 6,051 other kids, revealed the ‘Jagruk Palak, Sudhrudh Balak’ (aware parents, healthy kids) survey carried out by the state health department.

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