Stunted growth

'Undernourished kids more likely to suffer from hearing loss'

Stunting, or being too short for one's age, is a chronic condition of undernourishment that often starts before birth, which is a critical time for the development of auditory function.

Feb 09, 2018, 16:57 PM IST

Global Hunger Index: India ranks 97 out of 118 countries; 15% of country's population undernourished

The report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) ranked India 97 among 118 countries.

Oct 12, 2016, 10:21 AM IST

Asthma steroids during infancy may stunt growth

Children who are given asthma medications during the first two years of life are likely to be stunted later on, says a study.

Oct 04, 2015, 15:35 PM IST