RETRACTED: Anthropometric characteristics and nutritional status of Kondh: A tribal population of Kandhmal District, Orissa, India

Ghosh, Arnab; Bala, Sanjib Kumar

doi:10.1080/03014460601011871

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“…In this study, Jenu kuruba tribal children in Mysore district are suffering from varying grades of PEM similar to several other studies done in different parts of India [1,[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. Clinically overt forms of PEM like marasmus and kwashiorkor were not seen in contrast to other studies where it was 0.6% to 1% [1,7].…”

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Nutritional and health status of jenukuruba tribal children in Mysore district

Narayanappa¹,

Rajani²,

Kumar³

et al. 2015

Int J Pediatr Res

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Introduction: Nutritional status is a sensitive indicator of community health and nutrition. It has an important role in determining health status especially in tribal children. Objective: This study was done to assess nutritional and health status among Jenukuruba tribal children in Mysore district. Methods: Community based cross sectional study done over a period of 2 years. 4207 children between the age group of 0-15 years of Jenukuruba tribal community were included. All data were recorded in a predesigned proforma. Anthropometric measurements were recorded. Weight for age, Height for age and BMI were calculated. Clinical examination was done to look for anemia, vitamin A deficiency and other morbidities. 24 hours dietary recall method used to assess dietary intake of calories and proteins. Mean energy and protein intake measured and compared with RDA of Indian standards. Results: 1393 (33.1 %) were stunted with height less than 3 rd centile and 1588 (35.7 %) were underweight with weight below 3 rd centile using WHO growth charts. 1175(27.9 %) of children were having BMI < 5 th centile, 127( 3.3 %) children were overweight with BMI between 85 th and 95 th centile and 9(0.2%) children were obese with BMI>95 th centile. 53.4% were having varying degrees of protein energy malnutrition. 2083(49.5%) of study population had microcephaly. Mean RDA of energy is deficit in all age groups when compared to revised RDA recommended by ICMR in 2010 for Indians. Conclusion: Health and nutritional status of Jenukuruba tribal children is very poor. Immediate appropriate interventional programmes are needed for improving their health and nutritional status.

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Nutritional and health status of jenukuruba tribal children in Mysore district

Narayanappa¹,

Rajani²,

Kumar³

et al. 2015

Int J Pediatr Res

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“…Table-7 also presents the prevalence of CED among the various tribes of West Bengal. Among males, the highest frequency of CED was found among Santals of Purulia at 55.0%53 , followed by Bhumijs of Paschim Medinipur at 52.3% 56 , Kora Mudis of Bankura at 48.6%55 , Sabars at 46.8%40 , Karmakars (48.1%) in the present study, Mahalis of Bankura at 42.2%54 , and Santals of Birbhum at 30.5%52 . The lowest frequency of CED was observed among Birhors in Purulia at 19.4%57 .…”

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Prevalence of malnutrition and chronic energy deficiency among Dokra artisans: First report from Bankura district, West Bengal, India

Mahanty,

Bhuin,

Namata

et al. 2023

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Malnutrition is a critical global public health issue that especially affects vulnerable communities. In India, traditional artisans, such as Dokra artisans in the Bankura district of West Bengal, are disproportionately impacted. This study was conducted to assess malnutrition and chronic energy deficiency (CED) among Dokra artisans across diverse age groups. Demographic and socioeconomic data were rigorously collected, while anthropometric parameters were calculated using established formulas. CED served as the key malnutrition indicator. Data analysis employed MINITAB 21 and SPSS 25, with continuous variables analysed via Student’s t test or ANOVA, and categorical variables assessed using the chi-square test. Significance (p < 0.05) prompted Dunnet's post hoc test for specific mean comparisons. The participation of 122 artisans spanning age groups revealed significant distinctions in nutritional status (χ2 = 42.096; p < 0.001). CED prevalence was higher in males (48.1%) than in females (44.1%). An association between education levels and socioeconomic status was evident (χ2 = 18.509; p < 0.005). Standard questionnaires identified a range of occupational health challenges. This study underscores the gravity of malnutrition among Dokra artisans, calling for targeted health education initiatives within this demographic to address this formidable public health concern in India. Public health interventions should transcend nutritional improvement and extend to marginalized and vulnerable populations throughout India.

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“…Hitherto, data have been scanty on the anthropometric and nutritional status of various tribal populations of India (Arlappa et al 2005;Bose and Chakraborty 2005;Bose et al 2006a, b, c, d;Ghosh and Bala 2006). It has been recently suggested (Bose and Chakraborty 2005) that there is urgent need to evaluate the nutritional status of various tribes of India.…”

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Body mass index and chronic energy deficiency among adult male Lodhas and Bhumijs: A comparison with other tribal populations of West Bengal, India

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Aim To report the anthropometric characteristics and nutritional status of adult male Lodha and Bhumij, two tribes of the Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal. Subjects and Methods A total of 157 Lodha and 161 Bhumij adult (>18 years) men from four villages located near Kharagpur town in Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal was investigated. Height and weight were recorded and the body mass index (BMI) computed using the standard equation. Nutritional status was evaluated using internationally accepted BMI guidelines. The public health problem of low BMI in these populations was classified according to the World Health Organization criteria. Results Lodha males had significantly higher mean height (p<0.01), weight (p<0.001) and BMI (p<0.01) compared with Bhumijs. Both Lodha (45.2%) as well as Bhumij (48.4%) males had similar high rates of chronic energy deficiency CED. According to the WHO classification of the public health problem of low BMI, the prevalence of CED was very high (≥40%) in both these groups, indicating a serious situation. Conclusion Since the nutritional status of these two populations was unsatisfactory, immediate public health programs should be initiated to reduce the prevalence of CED.

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RETRACTED: Anthropometric characteristics and nutritional status of Kondh: A tribal population of Kandhmal District, Orissa, India

Cited by 9 publications

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Nutritional and health status of jenukuruba tribal children in Mysore district

Nutritional and health status of jenukuruba tribal children in Mysore district

Prevalence of malnutrition and chronic energy deficiency among Dokra artisans: First report from Bankura district, West Bengal, India

Body mass index and chronic energy deficiency among adult male Lodhas and Bhumijs: A comparison with other tribal populations of West Bengal, India

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