Psychosocial determinants of nutritional neglect in a developing country.

Objective: To determine the demographic features and psycho-social and economic determinants of nutritional neglect in order to suggest interventional strategies.

Study Design: Cross-sectional, observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Paediatrics, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) and Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK), from January 2009 to December 2010.