Religion, nutrition and birth weight among currently married women (15–49) in India: A study based on NFHS-5

Background/objectivesIn countries like India, common public concerns regarding nutrition are low birth weight. The types and patterns of food consumption vary among Hindus Muslims. Therefore, the objectives present study in Indian context based on two religious groups, Hindu Muslim. To know how nutritional status women is associated with different socio-economic, demographic, spatial determinants. find out weight related to mothers.MethodsThe was data from 15 49 years currently married NFHS-5. chi-square test ordered logistics regression have been used weight, normal Heavy affected by BMI.ResultsHindu (14.87%) a higher prevalence being underweight than Muslim (9.82%). Normal Muslims (60.35%) (59.49%). Being overweight (22.45%) (19.29%). In addition, obesity (7.39%) (6.34%). found little differences LBW (21.44%) (21.15%) underweight. Normal, overweight, obese all significantly weight.ConclusionDespite variation (BMI) we can conclude that government needs take particular interventions mother's socioeconomic status, health awareness programs, provide healthcare services. need care ourselves. Those cumulative effects will help prevent problems underweight, obese, heavy