• Dr. Sateesh Birada
• Mrs Smital H Chaudhari
• Dr. IndrawatiRao
• Ms. Ashwini Patil

Growth is an important attribute of childhood. Growth is an essential feature of a child life that distinguishes him or her from an adult. Healthy children are the future asset to the nation and also the pride of the Nation. Thus, promotion of their health from the beginning of human life is essential. The study aimed to assess and compare the growth of toddlers from urban slum with rural area of Tapi District of Gujarat state and co-relate the growth of toddlers with selected variable. A Comparative survey research study with one group from Urban slum and rural area without control group design was used and study was conducted at Tapi district of Gujarat state. Sample comprised of 100 toddlers each from urban slum and rural area, sample was selected by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by using semi structured questionnaire, WHO growth chart and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

“A Comparative Study to Assess the Growth of Toddlers among Urban Slum Area and Rural Area and Its Correlation with Selected Variables”

"“A Comparative Study to Assess the Growth of Toddlers among Urban Slum Area and Rural Area and Its Correlation with Selected Variables”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no.c219-c226, January-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2201231.pdf

"“A Comparative Study to Assess the Growth of Toddlers among Urban Slum Area and Rural Area and Its Correlation with Selected Variables”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no. ppc219-c226, January-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2201231.pdf