Prevalence and Factors Affecting Anaemia Among Children Under Five in India: Evidence from NFHS-5

Vaishnavi Anilkumar

Abstract: Anaemia remains a serious public health challenge in India, particularly among children under five years of age. Using nationally representative data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019-2021), this study examines the prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of anaemia among children aged 6-59 months. The analysis is based on a weighted sample of 201, 464 children. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariable logistic regression models were employed. The overall prevalence of anaemia was 60.8%, with higher risk observed among children aged 12-23 months and those residing in eastern India. Household wealth, maternal education, and nutritional practices were significant predictors. The findings highlight the need for age-specific and regionally targeted nutritional interventions to reduce childhood anaemia in India.

Keywords: Anaemia, Under-five children, NFHS-5, India, Logistic regression

How to Cite?: Vaishnavi Anilkumar, "Prevalence and Factors Affecting Anaemia Among Children Under Five in India: Evidence from NFHS-5", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1606-1607, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251218214809, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251218214809