Sarosh Saleem Qazi, Hasan Bin Hamza.
Childhood Protein Energy Malnutrition in developing countries.
Med Today Jan ;3(1):43-6.

Malnutrition is a silent emergency. Its persistence has profound implications for children, society, and the future of humankind. More than half of the young children in South Asia suffer from protein- energy malnutrition. Stunting, as a manifestation of deprivation in early childhood is a common problem among young Pakistani children. In addition protein energy malnutrition (PEM) affects negatively on children`s somatic and cognitive development. Half of the world`s malnourished children are to be found in just three countries - Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Some of the factors that might explain the cause of such widespread malnutrition are low birth weight, insufficient food, prevalence of infectious diseases, lack of breastfeeding and proper child care. Half of all child deaths each year could be prevented if under nutrition and associated micronutrient disorders could be eliminated. Every citizen has a right to good nutrition, and adequate steps should be taken at every level of community to eliminate this menace from the world.

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