The Boma: Can one chicken make a difference to a child's health?

In 2014 a survey found that a quarter of children under 5 in Siaya County, western Kenya, were stunted. Stunting creates lifelong, chronic health issues and worse mental development. Better nutrition can help avoid stunting, but can be a struggle for families that are already lacking money, resource...

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Autor principal: International Livestock Research Institute
Formato: Audiom
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Livestock Research Institute 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/125850
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description In 2014 a survey found that a quarter of children under 5 in Siaya County, western Kenya, were stunted. Stunting creates lifelong, chronic health issues and worse mental development. Better nutrition can help avoid stunting, but can be a struggle for families that are already lacking money, resources and access to support. What if there was a way to empower families by improving a simple resource they already have? Such as chickens, a small but ubiquitous livestock in rural communities. But proving this is not so easy. In our new episode of The Boma, we dive into the questions and answers to see if there really is a link between poultry and children's health.
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spelling CGSpace1258502023-12-08T19:36:04Z The Boma: Can one chicken make a difference to a child's health? International Livestock Research Institute health nutrition child health chickens In 2014 a survey found that a quarter of children under 5 in Siaya County, western Kenya, were stunted. Stunting creates lifelong, chronic health issues and worse mental development. Better nutrition can help avoid stunting, but can be a struggle for families that are already lacking money, resources and access to support. What if there was a way to empower families by improving a simple resource they already have? Such as chickens, a small but ubiquitous livestock in rural communities. But proving this is not so easy. In our new episode of The Boma, we dive into the questions and answers to see if there really is a link between poultry and children's health. 2022-11-23 2022-12-08T13:40:22Z 2022-12-08T13:40:22Z Audio https://hdl.handle.net/10568/125850 en Open Access International Livestock Research Institute ILRI. 2022. The Boma: Can one chicken make a difference to a child's health? Audio. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
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