Abstract:Background: Worldwide, at least fifty percent of children, younger than 5 years of age, suffer from micronutrient, protein and calorie deficiencies causing negative impact on health. Our study aims to understand the pediatricians’ perspectives on diagnosis and management of these micronutrient deficiencies (MND).Methods: A cross sectional questionnaire-based survey of 490 pediatricians, wherein the questionnaire focused on prevalence, causes, diagnosis, management and long-term impact of micronutrient deficien… Show more
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