A Review on Child Nutrition and Health Awareness in Semi-Urban Communities: A Case Study of Salampur Village

Child malnutrition continues to be a pressing issue in India, particularly in semi urban and rural regions where awareness and access to healthcare are limited. This review paper analyses the challenges of child nutrition and health awareness in Salampur village, Greater Noida, as observed through a community connect initiative. The study used a mixed-method approach combining household surveys, interviews with Anganwadi workers, and analysis of secondary data from local healthcare records. Key findings include high rates of underweight children, low dietary diversity, and limited parental knowledge of nutritional practices. The review highlights the role of socioeconomic status, traditional beliefs, infrastructural limitations, and policy gaps in perpetuating child malnutrition. Recommendations include implementing community-based nutrition workshops, promoting dietary diversity through kitchen gardens, and enhancing healthcare coordination. This review provides context-specific insights that can inform larger interventions aimed at combating malnutrition and promoting health awareness in semi-urban Indian communities.