Evaluation of physical and mental health status of orphan children living in orphanages in Sonitpur district of Assam: a cross-sectional study

Evaluation of physical and mental health status of orphan children living in orphanages in Sonitpur district of Assam: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Orphan children living in orphanages are often neglected. These children's physical and mental health status is essential as they are highly prone to malnourishment and psychosocial distress. We aim to evaluate the orphan children's physical and psychosocial status livi...

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Main Authors: Putul Mahanta, Kahua Das Thakuria, Pinky Goswami, Chandana Kalita, Ranjumoni Knower, Madhab Chandra Rajbangshi, Senjam Gojendra Singh, Jagadish Basumatary, Plabita Majumder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Balanced diet
BMI
Thinness
Homeless children
Mental health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03785-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03785-2

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