The study findings have some important and relevant policy messages. The level of
under-nutrition among children in the six divisions of Bangladesh varies. The most
significant determinate factors of under-nutrition were economic status, mother’s
education, number of family members, children’s age and duration of breastfeeding.
Because household income and mother’s education are the most important determinant
of her child’s under-nutrition status, we can say that the poverty and lack of education
in mothers are the main reasons for the prevalence of undernourished children. There-
fore, a comprehensive intervention programme should be introduced across divisions to
improve household income, since this seem to be the most important factors for child
under-nutrition across Bangladesh. Under-nourishment is related with many issues.
In order to face this problem properly there is need for poverty reduction, education,
health education, health facilities, awareness on nutritious diets and food security.