4. Causes of Malnutrition:
Scarcity of Suitable Foods
Lack of purchasing power of a Family
Lack of Proper education
Traditional Beliefs and Taboos about
what the body should eat
10. Importance of Birth Weight:
Birth weight of an infant is the single
most important determinant of its
chances of survival, healthy growth
and development.
12. Direct Intervention:
Early identification of ‘at risk’ pregnant
women
Increase food intake
Controlling infections
Early detection and treatment of medical
disorders e.g. hypertension, toxemias and
diabetes.
13. Indirect intervention:
Family planning
Avoidance of excessive smoking
Improved sanitation measure
Improving the health and nutrition of young girls
Improvements in socio-economic and
environmental conditions
Support at government level by maternity leave
with full wages and child benefits
21. Others factors
affecting health of
Children:
Maternal health
Family
Socio-economic
circumstances
Environment
Social support and
Health care
