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[Evolution of chronic malnutrition in children under five in Peru]

José Sánchez-Abanto1

  • 1Dirección Ejecutiva de Vigilancia Alimentaria y Nutricional, Centro Nacional de Alimentación y Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Salud., Lima, Perú. jsanchez@ins.gob.pe

Revista Peruana De Medicina Experimental Y Salud Publica
|October 23, 2012
PubMed

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Child chronic malnutrition in Peru affects 19.5% of children under five. The Peruvian government is implementing interventions to reduce this public health issue.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Context:

  • Child chronic malnutrition is a significant public health concern in Peru.
  • National prevalence affects 19.5% of children under five, exceeding WHO standards.
  • This condition has lifelong negative impacts on individuals and societal development.

Purpose:

  • To review the primary interventions implemented in Peru to combat child chronic malnutrition.
  • To inform policy design and public health strategies.
  • To support the national goal of reducing chronic malnutrition to 10% by 2016.

Summary:

  • Peru faces a high prevalence of child chronic malnutrition (19.5% in under-fives).
  • Interventions focus on resource allocation, intervention assessment, research for causal links, policy development, and inter-governmental collaboration.
  • The article details key strategies employed by the Peruvian government.

Impact:

  • Addressing child chronic malnutrition is crucial for poverty eradication and societal progress.
  • Effective interventions can improve long-term health outcomes for children.
  • Strengthened public health policies and inter-level government articulation are vital for sustainable change.

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