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[Child malnutrition in Argentina in the first part of the century: a quantitative approach]

Fernando Longhi1, Alicia Gómez2, María Elisa Zapata3

  • 1Doctor en Ciencias Sociales. Investigador adjunto, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Instituto Superior de Estudios Sociales, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Argentina. fernandolonghi@hotmail.com.

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|July 19, 2018
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Child malnutrition in Argentina, a significant public health issue, shows declining but still high rates, particularly in vulnerable northern regions. Addressing poverty and child health is crucial for these areas.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Child malnutrition is a major public health concern in Argentina, contributing to mortality, morbidity, and various pediatric pathologies.
  • Limited data exists on the magnitude, trends, and spatial distribution of child malnutrition across different geographic scales.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the magnitude, trends, and spatial distribution of child malnutrition in Argentina.
  • To identify vulnerable areas requiring targeted public health interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative approach was employed, analyzing vital statistics (mortality), hospital discharge records (morbidity), and low birth weight data (natality).
  • Data from 1999-2013 for mortality, 2000-2011 for morbidity, and 1999-2012 for natality were sourced from the Ministry of Health's DEIS.

Main Results:

  • Significant variations in child malnutrition indicators were observed across different geographic scales within Argentina.
  • While overall trends indicate a decline, high malnutrition magnitudes persist in specific vulnerable regions.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating diverse data sources is essential for a comprehensive understanding of child malnutrition.
  • Northern regions of Argentina exhibit particularly poor conditions, necessitating urgent attention to poverty and child health initiatives.

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