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Can Household's Resilience Mitigate the Impact of Natural Disasters on Children's Nutrition in India?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Household resilience can play a role in mitigating the adverse effects of natural disasters on child nutrition. The study reveals that natural disasters detrimentally impact children's nutrition. However, children residing in resilient households exhibit a reduced likelihood of malnutrition compared to those in less resilient households. Moreover, in the event of a shock, children from resilient households demonstrate better outcomes than their counterparts in less resilient households. By dissecting the components of resilience, the study identifies that households with greater assets and access to social safety nets are adept at alleviating the detrimental effects of shocks. This analysis underscores the significance of household resilience in safeguarding child nutrition during times of crisis.

Source: Journal of International Development

DOI: 10.1002/jid.70036

Author: Nnetu‐Okolieuwa Vivian Ikwuoma

Institution: Hong Kong Baptist University

Language: English

Topic: Child Nutrition and Water Access

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,350