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01-06-2019 | Nutrition | Editorial

Child Health Policies in India: Moving from a Discernible Past to a Promising Future

Authors: Manu Raj Mathur, K. Srinath Reddy

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 6/2019

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Children up to 14 y of age comprise almost one-third (29.5%) population of India [1]. Protecting the health of this largest demographic group requires sound policies and programmes as these children are the future work force and intellectual powerhouse of our country. They will be the flagbearers of sustainable development in India. …

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Title: Child Health Policies in India: Moving from a Discernible Past to a Promising Future
Authors: Manu Raj Mathur
K. Srinath Reddy
Publication date: 01-06-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Keyword: Nutrition
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-019-02968-7

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