Recent epidemiological investigations reveal that micronutrient deficiencies affect up to 40% of children under five, with iron, vitamin D, and zinc most commonly implicated. The multicentric study highlighted increased risk among those living in urban slums and with limited access to diversified diets. Children facing these deficiencies showed higher rates of recurrent infections and developmental delays, underlining the urgent need for robust screening and preventive strategies. Implementation of community-based nutrition interventions significantly improved growth metrics and overall health over a one-year follow-up. To read more....
Click Here ##Reference## Singh V, Gupta R, Sharma S, et al. Prevalence and risk factors of micronutrient deficiencies among children under five: a multicentric analysis. BMC Pediatr. 2025;25:5955.## In your experience, which strategy most effectively…
