UNIB20014 Lecture 6: Lecture 6 Causes & Consequences of Malnutrition

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More than 1/3 of all child deaths attributed to undernutrition f malnutrition. Malnourished -> harder to fight infections -> more diseases. Sick -> loss of appetite + minimal nutrient absorption. Infants not breastfed are 15x more likely to die from pneumonia and 11x more likely to die from diarrhoea than children who are exclusively breastfed. All-cause mortality is 14x higher for infants not breastfeeding than for exclusively breastfed children. Impact of under nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood. Increased risk of dying from infectious diseases (1/3 of child deaths) Stunting associated with reduced school performance equivalent to 2-3 years of schooling. Stunting associated with reduced income earning capacity (22% average; up to 45% has been reported) Increased risk of non-communicable diseases in adult life. Stunted girl is more likely to give birth to undernourished baby. 20 million children suffer from severe acute malnutrition which. 20 million children suffer from severe acute malnutrition which greatly increases risk of death.

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