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The silent emergency.

S Clarke-Baxter

    The Canadian Nurse
    |January 6, 2001
    PubMed
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    Malnutrition causes three quarters of child deaths globally, a "silent emergency" often without visible symptoms. Understanding its health impacts is crucial for developing effective interventions in developing countries and at home.

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    Area of Science:

    • Global child health
    • Nutritional science
    • Public health emergencies

    Background:

    • Malnutrition is a leading cause of mortality in children worldwide.
    • The severe impact of malnutrition is often underestimated due to a lack of visible symptoms, termed a "silent emergency."

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical role of malnutrition in global child mortality.
    • To underscore the need for increased awareness and understanding of malnutrition's effects.
    • To explore potential strategies for addressing childhood malnutrition.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of global child mortality data.
    • Expert consensus on the definition and impact of malnutrition.
    • Review of existing literature on malnutrition and child health.

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    Main Results:

    • Approximately 75% of child deaths globally are linked to malnutrition.
    • Many affected children do not exhibit obvious physical signs of malnutrition.
    • The 'silent emergency' nature of malnutrition complicates early detection and intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing malnutrition is paramount to reducing global child mortality.
    • Enhanced understanding of malnutrition's multifaceted health impacts is essential.
    • Integrated approaches are needed to combat malnutrition in diverse settings.