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National 6 years ago
More Indonesian children may become malnourished amid pandemic, UNICEF warns
UNICEF has warned that job losses, an overloaded healthcare system and limited access to food supplies amid the current health crisis could exacerbate the already poor living conditions of children deemed most susceptible to stunting and wasting.
Opinion 6 years ago
Handwashing and improved hygiene a silver lining in the dark cloud of COVID-19
While it’s still too soon to declare victory, public health experts and policy makers should look to capitalize on the significant shift in handwashing habits, from the most densely populated cities to remote villages.
Opinion 6 years ago
Why stunting persists despite smaller numbers of poor people
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia’s poverty rate has fallen to its lowest level ever. In September, statistics suggested there are 24.79 million poor people, equal to 9.22% of the nation’s population. Despite the improvements, health statistics tell us that around 30.8% of children remain undernourished or stunted.
National 6 years ago
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Prevalence of stunting remains high, biomedical approach not enough
The high prevalence of stunting in Indonesia has driven the government, in collaboration with the Australian government and Nutrition International, to launch a joint program focusing on the distribution of micronutrients in East Java and East Nusa Tenggara.
National 6 years ago
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It's 'genetic': Lack of awareness makes stunting major health problem in Manggarai
A health expert has said that most people in remote areas consider stunting to be something “genetic”. Therefore, parents often consider their children healthy, even when they experience impaired growth.
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