1Dr.Muhammad Aslam Chandio, 2Qamar Abbas, 3Khizer Javed Butt, 4Hub e Ali, 5Faiza Maqsood, 6Isma Abbas
Submission: 14 February 2026 | Acceptance: 12 March 2026 | Publication: 04 April 2026
1Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari karachi
2UHS, Lahore
3PIMS, Islamabad
4PIMS, Lahore
5Sir Gangaran Hospital, Lahore
6Sir Agha Khan Hospital, Karachi
Abstract
Background
Nutritional deficiencies in early age shows highlighted global health concern, majorly includes in lower- and middle-developing countries. These deficiencies may have reached on the effects particularly on growth, cognitive development, function of immune system, and overall health results.
Aim
This article aims to find out the importance of early identification of nutritional deficiencies in children and calculate their long-term impacts on physical growth and neurological development.
Methods
We conducted a specified study of literature, which includes cohort studies, cross-sectional surveys, and some meta-analyses which is published in the last 16 years. Data collected from national health surveys and world health organization integrates.
Results
This study highlights iron, vitamin A, iodine, vitamin D and zinc deficiencies as a dominant and ordered in childhood. Early identification with the help of screening and growth monitoring make them able to on time intercede, alleviating risks includes stunting, weakened cognition, and increased level of morbidity.
Conclusion
Early detection and rectification of nutritional deficiencies are critical to make sure its optimal growth and further development in children. Multifactorial strategies include health systems, community programs, and policy foundation are important for sustainable improvement.
Keywords: Nutritional deficiencies, detection, multifactorial, improvements