Operational research leading to state-level policy change in tuberculosis undernutrition in Chhattisgarh, India

Public Health Action 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: C. Malik, V. Gupta, K. Shringarpure, H.A. Gupte, V.R. Keshri, M. Damani, N.N. Shah, K. Sonwani, P. Nanda, A. Sharma, S.K. Mattoo, H.D. Shewade
DOI: 10.5588/pha.26.0016
Cited by: 1
References: 6

Abstract

In India, undernutrition is a key driver of the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic. The high burden of severe and very severe undernutrition leads to higher death rates among those with TB. Despite documentation of weight and height, body mass index calculations to prioritise nutrition support for those with severe and very severe undernutrition are lacking in India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme. This state-level operational research in Chhattisgarh led to a change in state-level policy in this regard. The learnings from this operational research-guided policy change have lessons for other states in India.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child Nutrition and Water Access Social and Economic Development in India Global Health and Epidemiology

Publication details

Journal / source
Public Health Action
Publisher
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Volume
16
Issue
3
Pages
293–295
Publication date
1 August 2026
Language
EN