101. Malnutrition: The 'silent Emergency' malnutrition constitutes a global silent emergency, killing millions every The statistics on malnutrition are grim. Nearly 12 million children under http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/subjindx/113hung.htm

From Africa Recovery, Vol.11#3 (February 1998), page 3 Malnutrition: the 'silent emergency' UNICEF urges massive action to stem millions of preventable deaths By Frehiwot Bekele Malnutrition constitutes a global "silent emergency," killing millions every year and sapping the long-term economic vitality of nations, says the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF). In The State of the World's Children 1998, UNICEF urges intensive efforts by governments to counter the scourge, which it also regards as a violation of children's rights. The statistics on malnutrition are grim. Nearly 12 million children under the age of five (over 4 million of them in sub-Saharan Africa alone) die annually; malnutrition is a culprit in 55 per cent of these deaths. Iron deficiency anaemia is a contributing factor in over 20 per cent of post-birth maternal deaths in Africa and Asia. About 43 million people worldwide are suffering from varying degrees of brain damage due to iodine deficiency. Some 226 million children are stunted (shorter than they should be for their age); nearly 67 million are estimated to be wasted (weigh less than they should for their height); and about 183 million weigh less than they should for their age. In sub-Saharan Africa every third child is underweight, while two out of five are stunted. Malnutrition is a tangle of two mutually reinforcing factors: insufficient nutrient intake and illness, according to the report. Its root cause, therefore, is poverty at the household, community and national levels which results in lack of access to such basic necessities as food, health care, safe drinking water and sanitation. A second cause is an insidious combination of simple ignorance and prejudice against women, which deprives them of the rest and care they require during pregnancy and lactation, as well as access to education and economic resources.

102. 425000 Children Suffering From Extreme Poverty, Malnutrition In 425000 children suffering from extreme poverty, malnutrition in Eritrea – UN with many youngsters under five suffering acute malnutrition, according to http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=11457&Cr=eritrea&Cr1=

103. Articles: Consumers ProteinRich Potato Could Help Combat malnutrition in India. Genetically enhanced tuber contains 5 GM Potato and malnutrition, Hindu, July 24, 2003. http://www.whybiotech.com/index.asp?id=4323

104. Indo-Asian News Service -> Ethiopia-Health-Nutrition -> Malnutrition Endangers 1 Addis Ababa, Aug 8 (DPA) Preventable diseases and malnutrition kill up to half malnutrition is also a major concern among HIV/AIDS infected in Ethiopia, http://www.eians.com/stories/2005/08/08/08un.shtml

AFFILIATES IANS-Arabic IANS-Hindi PR Wire TOPICS Art/Culture Aviation Crime/Disaster/ Accident Cinema/Showbiz Diaspora Defence/Security Diplomacy Economy/Business Education Energy Environment/ Wildlife Features Health/Medicine Immigration/Law/ Rights Independence Day India Features Indo-Pak Kashmir Lifestyle/Fashion Media Politics Religion Science/Tech Society/ Human Interest Sports Terrorism Tourism Specials Opinion/ Commentary INTERNATIONAL Pakistan South Asia America/Canada Australasia Europe Gulf/Middle East Asia Africa Back to Index Malnutrition endangers 170,000 children in Ethiopia DPA Addis Ababa, Aug 8 (DPA) Preventable diseases and malnutrition kill up to half a million Ethiopian children a year, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). In a recent survey, the results of which were released in May, UNICEF found that acute malnutrition rates among children under five years was rising at an alarming rate and ranged in parts from 7.5 per cent to nearly 20 per cent. Following an additional surge in cases of severe malnutrition among children, UNICEF updated the findings of its survey carried out between January and April this year and disclosed in early July that up to 170,000 children would die from this condition alone by the end of the year, if not treated.

105. LSU AgCenter . Malnutrition malnutrition Impairs US Children’s Health, Behavior, Says LSU AgCenter Food and Nutrition Expert Some 13 million children in the United States live in homes http://www.agctr.lsu.edu/en/food_health/health/malnutrition/

text version search LSU AgCenter Search Web topics Malnutrition Home Health Malnutrition LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Looks at Faces of Poverty in Louisiana Three-year Census data ending in 2000 reveal that 19.6 percent of Louisianians live in poverty. "That compares to 12.4 percent for the rest of the country," says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Annrose Guarino. A Framework for Understanding Food Insecurity: An Anti-Hunger Approach: A Food Systems Approach Understanding the causes and consequences of food insecurity not only helps in alleviating food access-related problems and hunger, but also can help in improving the quality and effectiveness of clinical care and facilitates the prevention and treatment of many kinds of health problems. However, researchers’ and policy-makers’ efforts to use the framework of food insecurity have been continually hindered by the lack of a clear conceptual definition. Confronting the Issue of Poverty in Louisiana CABL November 2004 Report LSU AgCenter Privacy EEO Search ... Contact Us Best viewed in MS Internet Explorer

106. USATODAY.com - U.N.: Iraq Kids Suffer From Malnutrition Almost twice as many Iraqi children are suffering from malnutrition since the USled invasion toppled Saddam Hussein, a UN monitor said Monday. http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2005-03-30-un-iraq-malnutrition_x.htm

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107. Save The Children: What Is Food Security? Hunger And Malnutrition save the children is working to prevent hunger and malnutrition for families and children through food security programs. http://www.savethechildren.org/food_security/index.asp

Home Save the Children Action Network Take Action! Urge Congress to ensure food assistance programs have necessary funding Success Stories Significant and lasting improvements in Ethiopia A community garden helps improve nutrition in Mozambique Honesty, hard work and success despite modest means Protecting orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi Food Aid and the Root Causes of Hunger View QuickTime Video (10mb) Food Security Issues Overview What is Food Security? Hunger and Famine The Global Problem Other Resources Your Gateways Quick Links Hunger and Malnutrition How does Save the Children prevent hunger and malnutrition? Mother Sali Jara works in the field with her 1 year-old baby Meri Dunuya on her back. Save the Children mobilizes communities and partner organizations to address the root causes of food insecurity, targeting the most vulnerable, usually young children and their mothers. We work with children and their communities to develop their capacity to respond to and solve their most pressing food security problems. Food aid and monetary resources are used to manage programs focused on improving agricultural production and household nutrition, as well as responding to emergency needs. Save the Children carefully targets where food is distributed during an emergency, as has been the case in Ethiopia and Sudan. Private donations are critical to help leverage $35 million in food aid resources from USAID, USDA, and the World Food Program. Save the Children has been handling food in both emergency and development contexts since 1987.

108. BURMA: Top UN Official Reports Gross Malnutrition, Poverty Top UN Official Reports Gross malnutrition, Poverty Marwaan MacanMarkar If you exclude China, the child malnutrition levels in east Asia and the http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=29792

109. HEALTH-INDONESIA: Under 'Reformasi' Malnutrition Stalks Children malnutrition is like the tip of the iceberg. This is a dangerous situation, said Mar ie Muhammad, chairman of the PMI, referring to a problem that seems http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=29687

110. Malnutrition In HIV Infection malnutrition and Cachexia, Chronic Diarrhea, and Hepatobiliary Disease in Patients Literature searches for the section on malnutrition and cachexia were http://www3.us.elsevierhealth.com/gastro/policy/v111n6p1724.html

AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION American Gastroenterological Association Medical Position Statement: Guidelines for the Management of Malnutrition and Cachexia, Chronic Diarrhea, and Hepatobiliary Disease in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection This document presents the official recommendations of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) on the management of malnutrition and cachexia, chronic diarrhea, and hepatobiliary disease in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. It was approved by the Patient Care Committee on July 15, 1996, and by the AGA Governing Board on July 27, 1996. H uman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a devastating illness with major public health implications throughout the world. Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary complications are common in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and affect most patients at some point during the course of the disease. Gastrointestinal complications are important not only because of their frequency but because they result in significant morbidity, mortality, and use of health care resources. Management of these patients provides a challenge to the practicing physician for several reasons, including the atypical presentations, the broad spectrum of potential causes, and the multisystem nature of these complications. In addition, because these complications often occur in patients with advanced disease, ethical considerations must be taken into account. The following guidelines provide recommendations for the management of HIV-infected patients with malnutrition and cachexia, diarrhea, and hepatobiliary diseases. These guidelines are based on a systematic, comprehensive review of the medical literature, which is provided in an accompanying report.

111. MSF-USA: Field News 07/25/2005 - Preventing Severe Malnutrition In Maradi, Niger During registration day, children under 5 with moderate malnutrition left The teams also identified nearly 200 cases of severe malnutrition and sent 681 http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/news/2005/07-25-2005.cfm

Home Site Map Contact Us Donate Online email newsletter About Us Field News Volunteer Donate ... Employment July 25, 2005 Preventing Severe Malnutrition in Maradi, Niger "I expected that it would be hard, but not this hard," said Christian Revert, an MSF logistician. The first day of registration for the targeted food distribution in Dan Issa, a village southwest of Maradi, did not end until night. The size of the crowd matched the hopes aroused by the free food aid. At 6 a.m., hundreds of mothers and children were waiting patiently in front of the primary school. By 10 a.m., thousands of people were pressing against the barriers, sometimes knocking them over. During registration day, children under 5 with moderate malnutrition left with a yellow band around their ankle. Several days later, this identification would entitle them to a food ration. MSF's experience showed the dangers that crowds pose during food distributions. Ropes marked off the circuit leading to the aid and the children passed through, village by village. Village leaders were responsible for maintaining calm. A Yellow Bracelet The circuit began with a wooden frame. A bar was set at a height of three and a half feet and the children who could able beneath it were allowed to continue. The others stopped there. They were older than five and, thus, less vulnerable. Most had a younger brother or sister who continued on through the process. The older ones would also receive food, which would come through the youngest family member. Further on, a yardstick was used to identify children below 25 inches in height. Those children, malnourished or not, would receive a food distribution and, thus, a bracelet.

112. MSF-USA: Field News 08/04/2005 - Malnutrition In Northern Nigeria: "Without Medi malnutrition in Northern Nigeria Without medical support hundreds of one and two percent of them were suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM). http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/news/2005/08-04-2005.cfm

Home Site Map Contact Us Donate Online email newsletter About Us Field News Volunteer Donate ... Employment August 4, 2005 Malnutrition in Northern Nigeria: "Without medical support hundreds of children might die." What is the situation like in Borno state? Our teams screened more than 2,500 children in different villages of southern Borno state and found that between one and two percent of them were suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM). This means that the child's weight falls below 70 percent of what is normal. This is quite alarming and particularly unacceptable in conflict-free Borno state. In the area where we work right now we expect up to 900 severely malnourished children who might die if they don't get medical care and nutritional support. And this number only represents a small part of Borno state. Why are so many children undernourished? The reasons are multifaceted. There are several chronic factors such as mainly young mothers who stop breastfeeding too early and are unable to give their babies a healthy, varied diet. Chronic food insecurity is another problem that not only affects northern Nigeria but a sub-Saharan zone spanning from Mauritania to Niger and Sudan to Ethiopia. Food stocks are depleted because rains have been patchy for years and last year locust swarms devastated many crops. And the next harvest is only due to start in November. While children were already weak due to the food gap, bad diet, and poverty, a measles epidemic aggravated the situation at the beginning of this year. Already vulnerable children were hit extra hard. As a consequence, we can see a relatively high level of severe acute malnutrition among children under five years of age.

113. Malnutrition :: What We Do :: U.S. Fund For UNICEF - U.S. Fund For UNICEF A silent and largely invisible emergency, malnutrition plays a role in more than half of the nearly 11 million deaths each year among children under age http://www.unicefusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=duLRI8O0H&b=25968&

114. Virtual Hospital: Aging Begins At 30: Malnutrition In The Elderly - Myth Or Misn malnutrition in the Elderly Myth or Misnomer. Ian Maclean Smith, MD Don t let this form of malnutrition push you into an uncomfortable medical http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/internalmedicine/aba30/1996/aging.html

Aging Begins at 30 Malnutrition in the Elderly - Myth or Misnomer Ian Maclean Smith, M.D. Emeritus Professor Department of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Creation Date: 1996 Last Revision Date: 1996 Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed People don't have to have beri-beri or scurvy to suffer from malnutrition. They can have a diet rich in vitamins and minerals and still be malnourished. Obesity is a form of malnourishment. Many of the obese are elderly, perhaps two to three million out of the thirty-five million Americans aged 65 and older in the U.S. "Fat people die happy" you say. "And much younger" I reply. Only 60% of obese reach 60 years of age as compared to 90% who fit the norm in weight. Don't let this form of malnutrition push you into an uncomfortable medical condition or rob you of the fun of retirement years. "Am I obese?" you ask. I define the normal weight in women as 114 lbs. at five feet with four pounds added per inch in height over five feet. In men you just change the baseline to 124 pounds. There are more complex formulas, but I can do this one quickly in my head. "So, what is obese?" Overweight is 10% above the norm and obesity is 20% above. Morbid obesity, a life-threatening condition, is 100% above the expected normal. Here, as in many areas, prevention is better than cure. Losing weight is easier the younger you are. Extra weight in almost all cases is caused by years of bad habits in behavior, exercise, and diet. This is most of the truth but not all of it. There are some unanswered questions. Adoptees follow their natural parents in their weight. Maybe there are also a very few as yet undiagnosed diseases causing obesity.

115. Malnutrition And Poverty This paper reviews conceptual viability of child malnutrition as a poverty indicator. Using Indonesia as a case study, it investigates practical use of http://www.adbi.org/discussion-paper/2005/01/14/869.malnutrition.poverty.indones

Research Program Research Event Schedule Publications Research Staff Profiles ... Child Malnutrition as a Poverty Indicator: An Evaluation in the Context of Different Development Interventions in Indonesia Malnutrition and Poverty Malnutrition and Poverty In search for an alternative poverty indicator, this section of the paper reviews the relevancy of using child malnutrition as poverty indicator. Child malnutrition as poverty indicator is conceptually appealing. Increasing health is seen as a dimension of poverty in its own right and child health is known to have important long-term effects on productivity during adulthood. As children are the future of every country, their situation is always of concern to policy makers, their parents and the general public. Ensuring children's health is a universally supported goal of development. Malnutrition has long been recognized as a consequence of poverty. It is widely accepted that higher rates of malnutrition will be found in areas with chronic widespread poverty (ADB, 2001). Malnutrition is the result of marginal dietary intake compounded by infection. In turn, marginal dietary intake is caused by household food insecurity, lack of clean water, lack of knowledge on good sanitation, and lack of alternative sources of income. It is also compounded by, inadequate care, gender inequality, poor health services, and poor environment. While income is not the sum of total of people's lives, health status as reflects by level of malnutrition is. Because having good health condition is important precondition for escaping poverty and because improved health and sanitation contribute to growth, investment in people's health and nutrition status is fundamental to improving a country’s general welfare, promoting economic growth, and reducing poverty (World Bank, 1993). Meeting primary health care needs and the nutritional requirements of children are fundamental to the achievement of sustainable development. In the United Kingdom and a number of Western European countries about half their economic growth achieved between 1790 and 1980 has been attributed to better nutrition and improved health and sanitation conditions (Fugel, 1994)

116. IRIN Asia Asia NEPAL NEPAL Focus On Malnutrition Children The Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) is a humanitarian news agency covering subSaharan Africa, eight countries in central Asia and Iraq. http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=47631

117. IRIN Africa Horn Of Africa DJIBOUTI DJIBOUTI Malnutrition The Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) is a humanitarian news agency covering subSaharan Africa, eight countries in central Asia and Iraq. http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=47460&SelectRegion=Horn_of_Africa&Se

118. NPR : Malnutrition Plagues Many In North Korea According to one report, the average North Korean boy is less than five feet tall and weighs less than 100 pounds. Children s growth in the country has been http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4457283

119. Moringa Tree Could Reduce Malnutrition In Africa An adaptable tree found across West Africa could become a major resource in fighting hunger and malnutrition and possibly even improve the health of people http://gbgm-umc.org/health/aidsafrica/moringatree.stm

United Methodist Committee on Relief Advanced Search AIDS in Africa AIDS in Zimbabwe A Generation of Hope Bulletin Insert ... AIDS in Africa Moringa Tree Could Reduce Malnutrition in Africa Posted: April 24, 2000 An adaptable tree found across West Africa could become a major resource in fighting hunger and malnutrition and possibly even improve the health of people with HIV/AIDS. Lowell Fuglie, who heads the West Africa regional office of Church World Service (CWS) in Dakar, Senegal, said the Moringa Oleifera tree could be particularly effective in the Sahel - a near-desertlike region of Africa between the Sahara and the savannah rain forests - "where malnutrition is the biggest problem and where Moringa is already adapted to growing." All parts of the tree are edible and nutritious. The leaves, leaf powder, pods, seeds, flowers, roots and bark offer an array of protein, calcium, minerals, iron and several important vitamins. In some countries, such as Niger, farmers already grow the tree as a cash crop. Fuglie, who worked as a United Methodist Board of Global Ministries missionary in the former Zaire during the 1980s, noted that CWS began a pilot project on the Moringa tree in Senegal during 1997. The relief agency of the U.S. National Council of Churches, CWS has just completed training in southwest Senegal and will begin soon in the southeast region. In addition, 120 acres of the tree have been planted this year "just to make sure we have enough seed," he said.

120. JAMA -- Malnutrition In Children, August 4, 2004, Torpy Et Al. 292 (5): 648 Children with malnutrition have inadequate fat stores and very little muscle. malnutrition contributes to the high death rate among children in http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/292/5/648

Select Journal or Resource JAMA Archives of Dermatology Facial Plastic Surgery Family Medicine (1992-2000) General Psychiatry Internal Medicine Neurology Ophthalmology Surgery Student JAMA (1998-2004) JAMA CareerNet For The Media Meetings Peer Review Congress Vol. 292 No. 5, August 4, 2004 Featured Link E-mail Alerts JAMA Patient Page Article Options Extract PDF Spanish PDF Send to a Friend ... Similar articles in this journal Literature Track Add to File Drawer Download to Citation Manager PubMed citation Articles in PubMed by Torpy JM Glass RM Contact me when this article is cited Topic Collections World Health JAMA Patient Page Nutrition/ Malnutrition Topic Collection Alerts Malnutrition in Children Malnutrition means more than feeling hungry or not having enough food to eat. Inadequate intake of protein (necessary to keep the body healthy and build muscle), calories (a measure of energy the body needs), iron (for proper blood cell function), and other nutrients make up different types of malnutrition. Poor nutrition occurs in developing countries, as well as in more

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