Prospects for Improving Nutrition in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Under-nutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies are critical issues for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Failure to target programs to address the impact of malnutrition, has led to high rates of under-nutrition, and iron and iodine deficiencies. T...
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| Language: | English en_US |
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Washington, DC: World Bank
2013
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2002/01/1760787/prospects-improving-nutrition-eastern-europe-central-asia http://hdl.handle.net/10986/14009 |
| Summary: | Under-nutrition, and micronutrient
deficiencies are critical issues for Eastern Europe and
Central Asia. Failure to target programs to address the
impact of malnutrition, has led to high rates of
under-nutrition, and iron and iodine deficiencies. This
report highlights the life-threatening nutrition problems
confronting people in the region, and suggests strategies
for change: a) improving infant feeding, particularly in
Central Asia, to reduce unacceptably high rates of
under-nutrition in young children; b) increasing consumption
of iodized salt, to reduce compromised intelligence levels;
and, c) developing programs to reduce iron deficiency anemia
in women, and young children. Policymakers, and healthcare
providers must develop, and deliver consistent, persuasive
messages. This book aims to help raise awareness of
nutrition problems in the region, and, suggests solutions
for reducing malnutrition. |
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