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[Undernutrition in humanitarian crises].

Jutta Kloppenborg Heick Skau¹, Mette Olsen, Henrik Friis

¹Institut for Human Ernaering, Det Biovidenskabelige Fakultet, Københavns Universitet, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark.

Ugeskrift for Laeger

|January 16, 2010

Summary

Addressing undernutrition in emergencies requires assessing nutritional status and providing appropriate food aid. Promoting breastfeeding is a key preventive strategy, though more research is needed on optimal food aid composition.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Nutrition Science
Emergency Medicine

Context:

Undernutrition is a significant driver of illness and death during emergencies.
Effective response necessitates understanding the specific nutritional challenges faced by the affected population.

Purpose:

To outline strategies for responding to undernutrition in emergency settings.
To highlight assessment methods, feeding programs, and preventive measures.

Summary:

Nutritional status is evaluated using weight-for-height, mid-upper arm circumference, and micronutrient deficiency assessments.
Interventions include general and selective feeding programs, with a strong emphasis on promoting breastfeeding.
Current evidence on optimal food aid composition is limited, underscoring the need for further research.

Impact:

Informs public health interventions and nutritional support during humanitarian crises.
Highlights the critical role of breastfeeding promotion in preventing childhood undernutrition.
Identifies research gaps in optimizing food aid for emergency relief efforts.