![]() ![]() More than 50% had psychological symptoms. Among children, more than half were malnourished based on weight for height z-score (WHZ) anthropometry index (<-2 SD) One-fourth had not received age-appropriate vaccinations. Validated instruments along with hemoglobin and anthropometry measurements were administered. The study sample, 400, was based on probability proportionate and then systematic sampling drawn from IDP camps located in the Vavuniya district. The study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. This study attempted to evaluate the health and nutritional status of children aged under five years and living in the war zone of Sri Lanka, in view of improving the health services delivered to them. ![]() These adversities are multi-dimensional, synergistic, and often subtle. AbstractAround the globe, 1 in 6 children become vulnerable to grave physical and mental violence, hunger, sexual assaults, and exploitation of human rights due to war. ![]()
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