Dec 30, 2014 · Wasting is a major health problem and, owing to its associated risks for morbidity, requires urgent attention from policy-makers and programme implementers alike. Addressing …

Mar 1, 2024 · Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: undernutrition, which …

Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non …

Prevalence of wasting (weight for height <-2 standard deviation from the median of the World Health Organization (WHO) Child Growth Standards) among children under 5 years of age.

Jul 21, 2025 · Malnutrition is a violation of children’s rights, while good nutrition sets children on the path to grow, develop, learn and reach their full potential. Despite significant progress over the past two …

Jul 21, 2025 · This interactive dashboard visualizes the latest child malnutrition estimates for 2024. These estimates of prevalence and numbers for child stunting, overweight, wasting…

Nov 19, 2024 · In this webinar we will discuss the complex causes of wasting and identify key solutions through improving child diets, increasing healthcare access, and providing better water and …

Jul 21, 2025 · Child malnutrition estimates for the indicators stunting, severe wasting, wasting, overweight and underweight describe the magnitude and patterns of under- and overnutrition. The …

Feb 19, 2024 · A steep rise in malnutrition among children and pregnant and breastfeeding women in the Gaza strip poses grave threats to their health, according to a comprehensive new analysis …

Dec 19, 2019 · The prevention and treatment of wasting and the reduction of mortality linked to wasting will require a multipronged approach, including prevention of low birth weight (LBW) and wasting in …