The present study was carried out to compare the morbidity pattern of ICDS and Non-ICDS children in the age group of 0–3 years in Kathua district of J&K state. Multistage sampling technique and lottery method was used for sample selection. Observation, recall method for mothers, anganwadi records and interview with anganwadi workers were used for data collection. Significant difference was noted in the height of ICDS and Non-ICDS children. ICDS children were found to taller on an average as compared to the Non ICDS children. However, there was insignificant difference in the weight of children of the two groups. There was insignificant difference in the morbidity pattern of ICDS and Non-ICDS children during the last 4 weeks. However, there was significant difference in the two group's morbidity pattern in the last 6 months-1year. Commonly encountered illnesses/diseases were fever, cold -cough and diarrhea. More ICDS children (40%) remained disease free as compared to Non-ICDS children (25%). Major causes of illness/disease were seasonal variations and infections.
Morbidity, ICDS Scheme, Non ICDS children
