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A coordinated approach to children's health in India

B N Tandon

    Lancet (London, England)
    |March 21, 1981
    PubMed

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    A 1976 Indian community program integrating nutrition, health, and education services significantly improved child nutrition and immunization acceptance within 21 months. This success led to its expansion to more communities.

    Area of Science:

    • Community health
    • Public health interventions
    • Integrated service delivery

    Background:

    • Established in 1976, an integrated program delivered nutritional, health, and educational services to women and children in India.
    • Services were primarily provided by community members, fostering local engagement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of an integrated community-based program on child nutritional status and health service uptake.
    • To assess the effectiveness of community-delivered services compared to traditional, separate programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a multi-sectoral program in 33 community blocks.
    • Delivery of combined nutritional, health, and educational services through local community members.
    • Monitoring of child nutritional status and immunization acceptance over a 21-month period.

    Main Results:

    • Significant improvements in children's nutritional status were observed within 21 months.
    • The program achieved nutritional gains surpassing those of decades of separate health, nutrition, and education initiatives.
    • Acceptance rates for immunization schemes notably increased.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated, community-based service delivery is a highly effective model for improving child nutrition and health outcomes.
    • Community involvement enhances the success and reach of public health programs.
    • The program's demonstrated success has driven its expansion to additional communities.

    Keywords:
    AsiaChild Health ServicesChild NutritionDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesEvaluationHealthHealth ServicesImmunizationIndiaIntegrated ProgramsMalnutritionMaternal-child Health ServicesMeasurementNutritionNutrition DisordersNutrition ProgramsOrganization And AdministrationPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPrevalencePrimary Health CareProgramsResearch MethodologyRural PopulationSouthern AsiaUrban Population

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