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#ICYMI Cheap fixes could help 450m people stand taller and think quicker Eat right, start young   The Economist highlights the irreversible physical and cognitive damage in children caused by #malnutrition in the critical 1000 days after birth.   🌍 Globally, 22% of children under five are stunted. 🧑🧒🧒 While stunting rates may have fallen, the absolute number of children stunted has increased, as birth rates continue to increase especially in low-income countries. 💻 Their analysis shows that doubling the pace at which stunting rates are currently falling could help bring the figure down to just 4% by 2050. 🥕 Reducing malnutrition could help 450m children approach their full potential both physically and cognitively. 💡 #foodfortification, #supplementation, nutrient-enriched foods, #education, and counseling are all effective methods to improve #micronutrient malnutrition.  Read more:   https://lnkd.in/ge3qn78G https://lnkd.in/gHjfSdtZ

Malnutrition is a pressing health concern among older adults, with prevalence rates increasing significantly with age. - 60-69 years: 5-10% malnourished; 10-20% at risk. - 70-79 years: 10-20% malnourished; 15-25% at risk. - 80-89 years: 20-30% malnourished, especially in nursing homes. - 90+ years: Up to 30-40% malnourished due to chronic diseases and social isolation. Addressing these issues is crucial for enhancing quality of life. Early screening and targeted interventions can make a difference! #GeriatricHealth #MalnutritionAwareness #AgingPopulation

💔 The Hidden Toll of Malnutrition Malnutrition impacts every system in the body, leaving children and families vulnerable to life-altering complications—and in extreme cases, even death. Here's how it affects the body: 🛡 Immune System: Reduced ability to fight infections. 💪 Muscles: Weakness, inactivity, and increased risk of pressure ulcers and blood clots. 🌬 Respiratory System: Difficulty coughing, increasing the risk of chest infections and pneumonia. ❤️ Heart: Impaired wound healing and heart failure. 💧 Kidneys: Difficulty regulating salt and fluids, leading to dehydration or overhydration. 🧠 Brain: Apathy, depression, social withdrawal, and impaired mental health. 👶 Reproduction: Reduced fertility, and for pregnant women, increased risks of chronic illness in babies. ❄ Temperature Regulation: Increased vulnerability to hypothermia. This is why Virreyes Rugby Club, with support from The Atlas Foundation, provides meals, healthcare, and education to tackle malnutrition in Buenos Aires' vulnerable communities. 📢 Stay informed and donate today https://lnkd.in/eUTP6tBB #MalnutritionAwareness #AtlasFoundation #VirreyesRugbyClub #HealthForAll

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿-𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 As a medical professional, I've seen the devastating effects of malnutrition on children. One case that still haunts me is a 7-month-old boy who died due to lack of proper care and resources. His story is a stark reminder of the reality of malnutrition in lower-income countries. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: • 1 in 4 children globally suffer from stunted growth due to malnutrition • Malnutrition is responsible for over 50% of child deaths worldwide 𝗪𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁: • 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Proper nutrition and feeding practices for caregivers and parents • 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Systems for vulnerable families, especially those with young parents or limited resources • 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Initiatives: Policies and programs to address food insecurity and malnutrition 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻: Share your thoughts: -) What do you think are the most critical steps we can take to address malnutrition in lower-income countries? -) Have you or someone you know been affected by malnutrition? Share your story. -) What can we do to raise awareness and support for this critical issue? Let's work together to make a difference! Share this post and tag a friend who cares about making a change. #MalnutritionAwareness #NutritionEducation #FoodSecurity

Thrilled to announce the publication of article on "The Prevalence of Malnutrition in Children Younger than Five Years Old and its Correlation with Mortality". Malnutrition remains a significant threat to the health and well-being of young children worldwide. Our research sheds light on the alarming prevalence of malnutrition in this vulnerable age group and its devastating impact on child mortality. #Malnutrition #ChildHealth #Mortality #PublicHealth #ResearchPublication" https://lnkd.in/dAZyE845

Obesity is officially a bigger problem than hunger when it comes to malnutrition as of the newest February 2024 Lancet study. Overabundance as a disease is not restricted to diet. So many of our ailments in human history have flipped around. Instead of people suffering from dangerous physical labour and overexertion, we are now dying from sedentary lifestyles. Instead of people dying from a lack of education on topics like basic hygiene, we now suffer anxiety from the overstimulation of information in phones. Instead of people suffering exposure to extreme weather events, we are now suffering from too much screentime and time spent indoors. Audit your own life and see where an overabundance of comforts and cheap convenience exists. I guarantee you that bringing back some hardship into those areas will make you healthier and more resilient.

Did you know that malnutrition can have long-lasting effects on a child’s health, growth, and development? A shocking 15,000 children were hospitalised last year due to severe acute malnutrition. This crisis takes a toll on our future generation, and it’s critical we address it now. It’s crucial to understand the four main indicators: 👶 Stunting: Low height-for-age, often resulting from chronic or recurrent undernutrition. It is linked to poor socioeconomic conditions, inadequate maternal health and nutrition, frequent illnesses, and poor feeding practices. Stunting can hinder physical and cognitive development. ⚖️ Wasting: Low weight-for-height, typically caused by recent and severe weight loss due to insufficient food intake or infectious diseases like diarrhoea. Children with wasting are at a higher risk of death, but treatment is possible. ⚖️ Overweight: A condition where a person is too heavy for their height due to excessive fat accumulation. It is measured by Body Mass Index (BMI), with a BMI of 25 or more considered overweight in adults. 📉 Underweight: Low weight-for-age, which may be a result of stunting, wasting, or both. Underweight individuals, particularly children, are more vulnerable to disease and death. Malnutrition is preventable, but we have to speak up. Don’t let silence be the reason children continue to suffer. Take action to protect our children’s health—together. #16days #malnutrition #silence #childhealth #speakup #dontletyoursilencesoundthesirens

#NHS #Government #Nutrition #Poverty Deprived Communities and those fighting disease or illness need our help! Children need our help! Malnutrition affect growth and development. Deprived communities statistically have lower life expectancy and increased chronic diseases. Support “Trust In Community - The TIC Group✅” to help support those in need of nutritional support to help in improve physical and mental health. Nutrition is the answer to many problems, at least as a starting point, our services and organisation can be a doorway in to provide further extended support or care. The 3rd sector and organisations like mine, can help alleviate the pressure on our NHS and public services. Lighthouse View will give us a platform to showcase impact and results, working with Lancaster University & Edge Hill University as well as our local community. https://lnkd.in/eEvvJHX3 Let’s show what we the public can do to impact on the lives of others. #community #3rdSector #health #wellbeing #disease #recovery www.trustincommunity.co.uk🌱✅🌳 ✨🧠✨🫀✨

As we marked the #DayofTheAfricanChild on June 16, it reminded us of the critical importance of our children's health. Industrially produced trans fats pose a serious threat to our children and many children are unknowingly consuming these harmful fats in their diets. Trans Fats are a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and stroke. They have no known nutritional benefits and there is no amount that is safe. We continue to urge East African Community Policy Makers to take decisive action through implementing a regional regulation that will limit the presence of industrially produced trans fats in our food. This will protect our children's health and ensure a healthier future for them. The health of our children is non-negotiable! It's time to regulate trans fats in the EAC. . . . #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

1 in 5 older adults with severe periodontal disease are at risk of #malnutrition. https://lnkd.in/gJ_kEgVA Poor oral health has consequences. It brings on #frailty, #sarcopenia and #anorexia of aging simply because chewing good food is difficult. So how do we treat chronic oral inflammation in our aging communities? Treat the bacteria causing the problem. Topically, without discomfort, in the seniors' centre or LTC, in 10 minutes without any aerosols or equipment. Use #Prevora. Because it is considered by older adults to be very important, very acceptable and very beneficial to overall health.