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A lack of maternal exposure to print media was also associated with wasting. In addition, stunting was linked to male sex and low maternal education, while underweight was associated with children from non-Hindu and non-Muslim religious backgrounds, and maternal lack of autonomy or control over household finances. Wasting, however, was associated with the 24\u201336\u2005months age group and maternal gestational diabetes.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>A high level of undernutrition was observed in the urban slums of Belagavi, with the prevalence of stunting exceeding the national and state averages. 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