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Why caste plays a role in childhood stunting in India

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88% Informative

India 's rate of child stunting rates is 35.7% compared to Sub-Saharan Africa's 33.6% rate.

India has made significant strides in recent years , but India ’s rate stands at 35.3% .

This is despite seven decades of affirmative action, India 's caste system remains deeply entrenched.

Children from marginalised groups like adivasis are likely to be more malnourished.

VR Score

94

Informative language

99

Neutral language

31

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

64

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not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

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medium-lived

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