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Seven toddlers in Sarolangun regency found malnourished
The Sarolangun Health Agency has found seven malnourished toddlers in three subdistricts in Sarolangun regency, Jambi, in the first half of this year.
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Two women bring their babies forward to ask for blessings from 'tayub' dancers. (JP/Tarko Sudiarno)
The Sarolangun Health Agency has found seven malnourished toddlers in three subdistricts in Sarolangun regency, Jambi, in the first half of this year.
The toddlers were found in Sarolangun, Singkut and Pelawan subdistricts.
The malnourishment, however, was not solely caused by a lack of nutrition, but was also complicated by other illnesses, agency head Adnan HS said.
"We are treating these toddlers and providing them with more nutrition," Adnan said on Wednesday.
In Sukasari village in Sarolangun subdistrict, two toddlers named Aulia Sari Rahmadani and Zaki Ramdani were found suffering from respiratory disorders.
Meanwhile, Rafi Ahmad from Lubuk Kepayang Air Hitam village, suffered from hydrocephalus, or an excess liquid buildup in the cranium.
(Read also: RI strives to tackle double burden of malnutrition)
In Pelawan Jaya village of Pelawan subdistrict, Siti Fadilah was found malnourished.
In Singkut, a toddler named Arsi suffered from heart, lung, and bone disorders, while Syifa from Siliwangi Singkut suffered from toxoplasma. (afr)
