Malnutrition in Cambodia: Evidence-based proposal strategy to address child stunting, micronutrient deficiencies and underweight-births in Cambodia.
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Social Science and Humanities - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Malnutrition in Cambodia among children under the age of five remains a major public health concern with almost half of the children malnourished as measured by their height and weight Based on information gathered from peer reviewed literature; the paper begins by giving a summary of the major health problems in Cambodia and captures the major mortality, burden of disease, nutritional status, and health systems of Cambodia. Subsequent discussion lays emphasis on malnutrition; highlighting the importance of the problem as well as important causes as relates to the cultural, social, behavioral, biological, and environmental factors that contribute to the health problem. Thereafter an evidence-based proposal strategy is drawn to address child stunting, underweight births and micro-nutrient deficiencies . Finally, anticipated program challenges and limitations are highlighted.
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Wanderimam R. Tuktur
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- DOI 10.15520/jassh309258
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