Falling between two stools: Operational inconsistencies between ICDS and NRHM in the management of severe malnutrition

Prasad, V. and Sinha, Dipa and Sridhar, S. (2012) Falling between two stools: Operational inconsistencies between ICDS and NRHM in the management of severe malnutrition. [Publications (Pre-joining)]

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Abstract

There has been a welcome interest in the issue of malnutrition by policy makers as well as technical experts in the recent years. The current public health systems for management of malnutrition, the ICDS and NRHM, have attempted to evolve approaches to the management of severe malnutrition. This paper makes a fresh analysis of data from well-accepted existing sources, indicating that 36–44% of all children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) are likely to be missed by current criteria of screening and referral; simultaneously, a large proportion of children selected for referral to Nutritional rehabilitation centres are likely not to have SAM. The paper also highlights other areas of inconsistencies between the ICDS and the NRHM in the continuum of care required for the prevention and proper management of severe malnutrition. Thus, the paper identifies areas that need further exploration to achieve a seamless and effective program for tackling severe malnutrition.

Item Type:	Publications (Pre-joining)
Authors:	Prasad, V. and Sinha, Dipa and Sridhar, S.
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Child Abuse and Neglect, Malnutrition, Nutrition Disorder, Pediatrics, Severe combined immunodeficiency, Maternal and Child Health
Subjects:	Social sciences Social sciences > Social problems & services Social sciences > Social problems & services > Public health
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > Centre for the Study of the Indian Economy (CSIE)
Full Text Status:	Restricted
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/6687
Publisher URL:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-012-0053-1

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