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Nutritional situation in the world

J M Bengoa

    Bulletin Der Schweizerischen Akademie Der Medizinischen Wissenschaften
    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The global nutrition problem is complex, with millions of children suffering from malnutrition. Addressing this requires international, national, and family-level interventions to improve nutritional standards.

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    Area of Science:

    • Global Health
    • Nutritional Science
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • The current international nutrition problem is unprecedented in its causes and scale, differing significantly from historical famines.
    • Available data on global nutritional status is often inconsistent and contradictory, hindering accurate problem assessment.
    • Varied evaluation criteria lead to discrepancies in estimating the magnitude of malnutrition worldwide.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the extent and characteristics of the global nutrition problem, particularly focusing on child malnutrition in developing countries.
    • To compare mortality trends in developing versus developed countries and attribute causes for observed declines.
    • To propose strategies for improving nutritional standards in developing nations and globally.

    Main Methods:

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    • Analysis of 101 surveys encompassing over 260,000 children under five in 59 developing countries over a decade.
    • Examination of mortality trends in developing and developed countries.
    • Distinction between biological nutrient requirements and actual food consumption patterns.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately 2.3% of children under five exhibited severe malnutrition, and 18.8% showed moderate malnutrition across surveyed developing countries.
    • Rough estimates suggest 10 million children with severe and 90 million with moderate malnutrition in developing countries.
    • Mortality decline in developing countries is attributed more to public health interventions and new drugs than to improved living standards or nutrition.

    Conclusions:

    • Malnutrition remains a significant global challenge, with millions of children affected, necessitating urgent and multi-level action.
    • Public health advancements, rather than socioeconomic improvements, appear to be the primary driver of reduced mortality in developing nations.
    • Recommendations include moderating excessive consumption in affluent societies and intensifying nutrition initiatives at all levels: international, national, and familial.