Prevalence and determinants of severe malnutrition among children under five in aspirational districts of India

These findings are crucial to address regional inequalities in severe malnourishment, and targeted interventions in these resource-limited areas are pertinent. Improving nutrition programs, raising awareness among mothers, and providing socio-economic support, especially in rural areas can reduce the odds of severe malnourishment and contribute to achieving global Sustainable Development Goals related to health, hunger, and poverty.