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More than half of Odisha’s PVTG adult women anaemic, says a study by Utkal University
A study by Utkal University reveals that over half of adult women in Odisha's PVTG (Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Groups) are anemic. The Hill Kharia tribe within this group has the highest stunting prevalence at 82.76%, signaling a critical public health emergency.
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