Description
Malnutrition and child mortality are interrelated. Undernutrition is considered to be a prevalent cause of death among children especially those residing in the tribal regions. Vastav Kuposhanache is an in-depth and thought-provoking book written by Dr. Deepak Sawant that highlights the condition of tribal population in the interior of Maharashtra that is plagued by the evil of undernourishment. In this book, the writer has splendidly put across the real scenario in these regions through the story of Kadambari, a worker who lives in Melghat.
In Maharashtra, the areas dominated by tribal population are noted to be the worst affected ones. These include areas of Melghat, Palghar, Peth, Surgana, Akkalkuva, that have since years witnessed an increase in mortality rates among children and mothers due to undernourishment. This book lays emphasis on the reality of malnutrition. It also stresses on other aspects such as low productivity, low pay, child marriage, early motherhood, and lack of nutritious food during pregnancy that play an equal role in fanning this evil.
The story is crafted in a fictional manner with inclusion of dialogues that give a real life feel to it. The book also provides important abbreviations as well as a brief explanation of customs which are followed by tribal population. Certainly, this book can be called as an eye-opener by Dr. Deepak Sawant that tactfully elucidates the reality of malnutrition thereby reinstating in the minds of the readers the very need to fight against this evil.
Pages: 120
Language: Marathi
ISBN: 978-81-940181-2-4
Binding: Perfect
Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
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