Undernutrition among Indian men: a study based on NFHS-3
Yashwant Pandharinath Patil1, Ramkrishna Lahu Shinde2
1J.D.M.V.P. Cooperative Samaj's Arts, Commerce and Science College, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India yashwant_patil@rocketmail.com.
American Journal of Men'S Health
|March 6, 2014
Summary
Undernutrition affects 28.6% of Indian men, with higher rates in younger age groups. Socioeconomic factors like education and living standards significantly increase the risk of being underweight.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Anthropometry
- Nutritional Epidemiology
Background:
- Undernutrition remains a significant public health concern in India.
- Assessing prevalence and risk factors is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the zonal and state-wise prevalence of undernutrition among Indian men aged 15-54 years.
- To identify key risk factors associated with undernutrition in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 74,369 respondents of the National Family Health Survey-3.
- Employed Body Mass Index (BMI) as the primary anthropometric measure for undernutrition assessment.
- Conducted bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses to identify risk factors.
Main Results:
- Overall, 28.6% of Indian men were classified as underweight, with 52.5% in the 15-19 age group.
- Tripura, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Gujarat reported the highest prevalence of underweight men.
- No education, lower standard of living, and younger age were significantly associated with higher odds of being underweight.
Conclusions:
- Undernutrition prevalence varies significantly across Indian states and zones.
- Socioeconomic status is a key determinant of undernutrition distribution in India.
- Targeted public health strategies focusing on education and socioeconomic improvement are needed.
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