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Multidimensional Index of Child Growth to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Comprehensive Review

Author(s) Dr. Hinal Patel
Country India
Abstract Traditional measures of child nutrition—such as stunting, wasting, and underweight—are still essential for evaluating how well children are nourished. However, these measures only show the physical effects of more complex factors like nutrition, social conditions, environmental influences, and the quality of care children receive. New evidence from around the world shows that a child's growth is influenced by a variety of connected factors, including nutrition, caregiving, health, exposure to infections, and the social and economic environment. To better capture these influences, the Multidimensional Index of Child Growth (MICG) combines different areas into one overall measure. This index helps identify issues that traditional measurements might miss and is more in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). This review explores findings from studies and models, and how MICG can be used in policy. The paper also discusses the difficulties in implementing MICG, the lack of data, and recommendations on how to include it in national monitoring systems, especially in countries like India.
Keywords Multidimensional Index, Child Growth, SDGs.
Field Sociology > Home Science
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-22
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2164
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbdsvt
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