Evidence mapping of wasting programs and their impact along the continuum of care in low- and middle-income countries: A rapid review of the research evidence
Wasting, also known as acute malnutrition, is a major health problem requiring urgent attention in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Wasting is defined as low weight-for-height. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it often indicates a recent and severe weight loss and usually o...
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| Formato: | Artículo preliminar |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés Francés |
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International Food Policy Research Institute
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142207 |
| Sumario: | Wasting, also known as acute malnutrition, is a major health problem requiring urgent attention in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Wasting is defined as low weight-for-height. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it often indicates a recent and severe weight loss and usually occurs when a person has not had food of adequate quality and/or quantity and/or they have had frequent or prolonged illnesses. |
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