Tribal Health and Nutrition: Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and envisioning India as a developed nation requires the holistic well-being of every section of society. The tribal communities, whose health and nutritional challenges are shaped by geographical isolation, socio-cultural practices, poverty, and limited access to healthcare. Addressing these multifaceted issues demands an inclusive and interdisciplinary approach. Tribal Health and Nutrition: Contemporary Issues and Challenges is a comprehensive scholarly volume designed to document, analyze, and highlight the critical health and nutritional concerns of tribal populations. Divided into six well-structured sections and comprising 20 enriching chapters, the book integrates empirical research and policy analysis to offer a rich understanding of the subject. The first section includes three chapters on human growth and nutrition. The second section comprises four chapters on dietary patterns, food, and nutrition. The third section consists of four chapters focusing on health, nutrition, and ethnomedicine. The fourth section deals with health and disease. The fifth section contains three chapters on malnutrition. The sixth and final section focuses on nutritional status and associated factors. This book aims to bridge the gap between academic research and effective on-ground strategies. It serves as an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, health professionals, and development practitioners striving toward health equity and social justice for tribal populations.…