Children under 5 years of age in India, living at higher altitudes over 2,000 metres above sea level may be at about 40 percent higher risk of stunted growth, according to a study on Friday.
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The study found that children residing 2,000 meters or more above sea level are 40% more likely to experience stunted growth compared to those living 1,000 meters below.
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