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Immunizations for DPT, polio, and measles improve children’s growth and overall health

Modeling of data from India’s National Family Health Survey-3 indicated that vaccinations against DPT, polio and measles were significant positive predictors of a child’s height, weight and hemoglobin concentration. This was ascertained post modeling of data obtained from over 25,000 children.

Full Citation:
Bhargava, A., Guntupalli, A.M., Lokshin, M.. 2011. Health Care Utilization, socioeconomic factors and child health in India. Journal of Biosocial Sciences. 43(6).

Title of Article: Health Care Utilization, socioeconomic factors and child health in India

Author(s): Bhargava, A., Guntupalli, A.M., Lokshin, M.

Publication Year: 2011

Publication Name: Journal of Biosocial Sciences

Publication Volume: 43(6)

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21729361/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1017/S0021932011000241

Topics: Health

Disease Vaccines: Diphtheria | Measles | Polio/OPV/IPV

Countries: India

WHO Regions: South-East Asia