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Nutritional problems in the African region

B O Osuntokun

    Bulletin Der Schweizerischen Akademie Der Medizinischen Wissenschaften
    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Energy-calorie malnutrition (ECM) is a widespread nutritional issue in Africa, affecting many young children. Factors like food shortages and early breastfeeding cessation contribute to its prevalence and severity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutritional science
    • Public health
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Energy-calorie malnutrition (ECM), also known as protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM), is a significant nutritional challenge in African developing countries.
    • Severe and moderate forms of ECM affect a substantial percentage of children under six, with prevalence potentially reaching two-thirds in preschool populations.
    • Recent events like the Sahelian drought and civil wars have exacerbated the problem, increasing its severity and prevalence across Africa.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the scope and contributing factors of energy-calorie malnutrition in Africa.
    • To discuss the impact of malnutrition on child development, immune function, and disease susceptibility.
    • To highlight various dietary deficiencies and intoxications prevalent in Africa and their associated health risks.

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    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and synthesis of existing data on nutritional status in Africa.
    • Analysis of etiological factors contributing to malnutrition, including socioeconomic and cultural influences.
    • Examination of the links between malnutrition, infections, and non-communicable diseases.

    Main Results:

    • Key factors contributing to ECM include calorie/protein shortages, early cessation of breastfeeding, and psychosocial stressors.
    • Malnutrition impairs cognitive functions and immune responses, increasing susceptibility to infections like measles.
    • Other prevalent issues include iodine deficiency disorders (goiter), vitamin deficiencies, and dietary intoxications (aflatoxins, cyanide from cassava).

    Conclusions:

    • ECM and associated dietary issues pose a major public health threat in Africa, impacting child development and disease outcomes.
    • Addressing ECM requires tackling food security, promoting breastfeeding, and managing infections.
    • Dietary patterns in Africa may also play a role in the lower incidence of certain chronic diseases like atherosclerosis and bowel cancer.