At AES epicentre, experts count reasons, families rue: 'Poverty, malnutrition & lack of awareness'

"We all know poverty and malnourishment are some key reasons behind children's deaths but no one will talk officially as it is a very sensitive matter."
However, the senior doctor spoke to PTI, requesting anonymity. "We all know poverty and malnourishment are some key reasons behind children's deaths but no one will talk officially as it is a very sensitive matter."
Referring to his joint paper published in a medical journal 'current science' in 2016, he said, "Our study confirmed that malnourished children are becoming easy prey to the disease and in particular in the months of May-June. Malnutrition is the biggest reason for children's deaths."

Dr Shah, who has been studying this since 1995, asserted "poverty, hot weather, malnutrition, unhygienic conditions are the main reasons."
Mohammad Ujale, a farmer at Sutihara village, had come to SKMCH for his niece's treatment. He too had similar Anganwadi centre story to share. He said he didn't come across any advertisement about preventive measures. "Nor did any government agency tell me about it."