Social Determinants of Protein-Energy Malnutrition: Need to Attack the Causes of the Causes

At the current mortality levels, 1 in every 21 Nepalese children dies before reaching the age of one year, while 1 in every 16 children does not survive to the fifth birthday (1). Nepal has achieved a spectacular success in reducing child mortality in recent decades; however, much must be done to achieve the Millennium Development Goal (MDG). Among different factors, the nutritional status of children plays a key role in determining mortality and morbidity of children.