Childhood Malnutrition: Time for Action
Tonia Vassilakou
Abstract
Childhood malnutrition of every form, including undernutrition (wasting, stunting and underweight), micronutrient deficiencies, as well as overweight and obesity, consists a triple burden of disease, especially for low- and middle-income countries, and is one of the leading causes of poor health and a major impediment to personal development and achievement of full human potential worldwide [...].
Topics & Concepts
WastingMalnutritionUnderweightMicronutrientOverweightEnvironmental healthMedicineMicronutrient deficiencyLow and middle income countriesObesityPediatricsDeveloping countryEconomic growthEconomicsInternal medicinePathologyEndocrinologyChild Nutrition and Water AccessObesity, Physical Activity, DietChild Nutrition and Feeding Issues