Tribal status is strongly related to poor nutritional outcomes. The combination of being from a tribal and high out-migration area like Pratapgarh and Udaipur in South Rajasthan, potentially adds to the vulnerabilities faced by families, further compromising the nutrition and growth of their children. Amid the emerging health complexities, tribal societies remain one of the most vulnerable segments of the population. Tribal women bear the greatest brunt of poor nutrition indicators due to inherent gender bias.
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