Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health

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Global hunger index of India based on National family health survey-IV with special reference to some states and critical review

Int J Community Med Public Health. 2017;4(8):2783-2786.DOI10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173323

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Abstract

Background India is facing serious hunger situation now. Factors responsible for this hunger situation are different. This study focuses on hunger situation in 4 different states of India and remedial measures.

Methods Secondary data was collected from National Family Health Survey-IV (NFHS). Data entry was done in excel sheet. GHI was calculated using new formula given by IFPRI.

Results There are wide disparities in hunger situation in Indian states. Madhya Pradesh is in alarming state of hunger.

Conclusions Hunger situation in Indian states varies from states to states. Different types of interventions are required at each state level to improve the overall hunger situation.

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  1. Department of Community Medicine, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India

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