This paper makes an attempt to provide a wider understanding of the differentials in Infant Morta... more This paper makes an attempt to provide a wider understanding of the differentials in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Orissa while focusing on spatial differences. Orissa is one of the socioeconomically backward and high IMR states of India. Decline in IMR was slower compared to the national average in 1970s and 1980s while the 1990’s and the first decade of the 21st century saw a relatively high rate of decline, even higher than the national average. Spatial and socioeconomic inequalities are observed in terms of infant survival within the state. IMR is exceptionally high in the southern part of the state while it is relatively low in eastern coastal belt. Analysis of determinants of spatial variations in IMR reveals that female education has strong net effect even after controlling other socioeconomic and household factors. This study indicates the significant role of education in the reduction of IMR in the state.
Child undernutrition has been a grave problem in Odisha. This paper focuses on analysis of trends... more Child undernutrition has been a grave problem in Odisha. This paper focuses on analysis of trends, spatial and socioeconomic patterns of child undernutrition in Odisha. Analysis of data from District Level Household Survey on Reproductive and Child Health (DLHS-RCH) and National Family Health Survey (NFHS) reveals that there are wide differentials in the levels of child undernutrition across space and socioeconomic groups with high average figure in the state. Correlation analysis indicate that female literacy rate, female work participation rate, non-agricultural workforce, and housing condition are strongly associated with the district level variations in child underweight rate. Multivariate analyses using the individual level data from the last two rounds of NFHS (NFHS-2, 1998-99 and NFHS-3, 2005-06) suggest that differentials by economic condition, maternal education and social groups have not only persisted but widened over time. Moreover, It is observed that economic condition...
ABSTRACT Undernutrition has been a major problem in developing countries like India. In this cont... more ABSTRACT Undernutrition has been a major problem in developing countries like India. In this context, this study tries to explore the determinants of child undernutrition in Madhya Pradesh, a socio-economically and demographically backward state of India. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses have been carried out by using National Family Health Survey III data, 2005-06. This study uses four indicators of nutritional status; three of which are anthropometric in nature and the other is Iron Deficiency Anemia. Logistic regression models revealed that education of the mother, poverty, social group membership, birth order, nutritional status of mother etc are important factors of child undernutrition. As the findings of this paper revealed that children belonging to the socially and economically lagging groups are at a higher risk of malnourishment even after controlling other selected socio-economic factors, holistic programmes need to be undertaken to improve their nutritional stat...
This paper makes an attempt to look at health deprivation of children in India and its major stat... more This paper makes an attempt to look at health deprivation of children in India and its major states. Recent round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) presents a gloomy picture of child health in India. In this paper a simple index named 'Achievement of Child Health Index' has been constructed to show the progress made by different states as far as child health is concerned. Findings reflect that some of the socio-economically poor states are lagging behind the developed states of the country in terms of child health.
This study examines the differentials in childhood undernutrition between slum and non-slum child... more This study examines the differentials in childhood undernutrition between slum and non-slum children aged 0-59 months in selected cities of India. The third round of the National Family Health Survey data conducted during 2005-06 is used in the analysis. Three anthropometric indicators have been used to measure the childhood undernutrition–underweight, stunting, and wasting. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression are used for the analysis of data. The results show that the level of child undernutrition as measured by all three selected indicators is higher in slums as compared to non-slum areas of the cities. However, the slum/non-slum gap is more profound for underweight than other indicators. Multivariate analysis shows that after adjusting the socio-economic characteristics, the probability of being undernourished is significantly higher among slum children in comparison to non-slum children. An integrated approach is needed to improve nutritional status of childre...
ABSTRACT Undernutrition has been a major problem in developing countries like India. In this cont... more ABSTRACT Undernutrition has been a major problem in developing countries like India. In this context, this study tries to explore the determinants of child undernutrition in Madhya Pradesh, a socio-economically and demographically backward state of India. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses have been carried out by using National Family Health Survey III data, 2005-06. This study uses four indicators of nutritional status; three of which are anthropometric in nature and the other is Iron Deficiency Anemia. Logistic regression models revealed that education of the mother, poverty, social group membership, birth order, nutritional status of mother etc are important factors of child undernutrition. As the findings of this paper revealed that children belonging to the socially and economically lagging groups are at a higher risk of malnourishment even after controlling other selected socio-economic factors, holistic programmes need to be undertaken to improve their nutritional stat...
This paper makes an attempt to look at health deprivation of children in India and its major stat... more This paper makes an attempt to look at health deprivation of children in India and its major states. Recent round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) presents a gloomy picture of child health in India. In this paper a simple index named 'Achievement of Child Health Index' has been constructed to show the progress made by different states as far as child health is concerned. Findings reflect that some of the socio-economically poor states are lagging behind the developed states of the country in terms of child health.
This paper makes an attempt to provide a wider understanding of the differentials in Infant Morta... more This paper makes an attempt to provide a wider understanding of the differentials in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Orissa while focusing on spatial differences. Orissa is one of the socioeconomically backward and high IMR states of India. Decline in IMR was slower compared to the national average in 1970s and 1980s while the 1990’s and the first decade of the 21st century saw a relatively high rate of decline, even higher than the national average. Spatial and socioeconomic inequalities are observed in terms of infant survival within the state. IMR is exceptionally high in the southern part of the state while it is relatively low in eastern coastal belt. Analysis of determinants of spatial variations in IMR reveals that female education has strong net effect even after controlling other socioeconomic and household factors. This study indicates the significant role of education in the reduction of IMR in the state.
Child undernutrition has been a grave problem in Odisha. This paper focuses on analysis of trends... more Child undernutrition has been a grave problem in Odisha. This paper focuses on analysis of trends, spatial and socioeconomic patterns of child undernutrition in Odisha. Analysis of data from District Level Household Survey on Reproductive and Child Health (DLHS-RCH) and National Family Health Survey (NFHS) reveals that there are wide differentials in the levels of child undernutrition across space and socioeconomic groups with high average figure in the state. Correlation analysis indicate that female literacy rate, female work participation rate, non-agricultural workforce, and housing condition are strongly associated with the district level variations in child underweight rate. Multivariate analyses using the individual level data from the last two rounds of NFHS (NFHS-2, 1998-99 and NFHS-3, 2005-06) suggest that differentials by economic condition, maternal education and social groups have not only persisted but widened over time. Moreover, It is observed that economic condition...
ABSTRACT Undernutrition has been a major problem in developing countries like India. In this cont... more ABSTRACT Undernutrition has been a major problem in developing countries like India. In this context, this study tries to explore the determinants of child undernutrition in Madhya Pradesh, a socio-economically and demographically backward state of India. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses have been carried out by using National Family Health Survey III data, 2005-06. This study uses four indicators of nutritional status; three of which are anthropometric in nature and the other is Iron Deficiency Anemia. Logistic regression models revealed that education of the mother, poverty, social group membership, birth order, nutritional status of mother etc are important factors of child undernutrition. As the findings of this paper revealed that children belonging to the socially and economically lagging groups are at a higher risk of malnourishment even after controlling other selected socio-economic factors, holistic programmes need to be undertaken to improve their nutritional stat...
This paper makes an attempt to look at health deprivation of children in India and its major stat... more This paper makes an attempt to look at health deprivation of children in India and its major states. Recent round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) presents a gloomy picture of child health in India. In this paper a simple index named 'Achievement of Child Health Index' has been constructed to show the progress made by different states as far as child health is concerned. Findings reflect that some of the socio-economically poor states are lagging behind the developed states of the country in terms of child health.
This study examines the differentials in childhood undernutrition between slum and non-slum child... more This study examines the differentials in childhood undernutrition between slum and non-slum children aged 0-59 months in selected cities of India. The third round of the National Family Health Survey data conducted during 2005-06 is used in the analysis. Three anthropometric indicators have been used to measure the childhood undernutrition–underweight, stunting, and wasting. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression are used for the analysis of data. The results show that the level of child undernutrition as measured by all three selected indicators is higher in slums as compared to non-slum areas of the cities. However, the slum/non-slum gap is more profound for underweight than other indicators. Multivariate analysis shows that after adjusting the socio-economic characteristics, the probability of being undernourished is significantly higher among slum children in comparison to non-slum children. An integrated approach is needed to improve nutritional status of childre...
ABSTRACT Undernutrition has been a major problem in developing countries like India. In this cont... more ABSTRACT Undernutrition has been a major problem in developing countries like India. In this context, this study tries to explore the determinants of child undernutrition in Madhya Pradesh, a socio-economically and demographically backward state of India. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses have been carried out by using National Family Health Survey III data, 2005-06. This study uses four indicators of nutritional status; three of which are anthropometric in nature and the other is Iron Deficiency Anemia. Logistic regression models revealed that education of the mother, poverty, social group membership, birth order, nutritional status of mother etc are important factors of child undernutrition. As the findings of this paper revealed that children belonging to the socially and economically lagging groups are at a higher risk of malnourishment even after controlling other selected socio-economic factors, holistic programmes need to be undertaken to improve their nutritional stat...
This paper makes an attempt to look at health deprivation of children in India and its major stat... more This paper makes an attempt to look at health deprivation of children in India and its major states. Recent round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS) presents a gloomy picture of child health in India. In this paper a simple index named 'Achievement of Child Health Index' has been constructed to show the progress made by different states as far as child health is concerned. Findings reflect that some of the socio-economically poor states are lagging behind the developed states of the country in terms of child health.
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