The public health topic I chose is malnutrition.
There are plenty individuals in the world that suffers from different forms of
malnutrition. Malnutrition is the basic cause of death of millions of children
each year. 1 in 4 of the world’s children are under-grown. Under nutrition reports
for many of the global burden of disease and is known as the main risk to
health global. I chose malnutrition because it is so sad watching the
many commercials that come across the TV reaching out for help to feed children
in other countries that do not get the appropriate nutrition needed. Watching these
commercials gives a good outlook on how well off we are to have the things we
have and yet so many others in the world are less fortunate.
India is the country I chose that have concerns for malnutrition.
After reading information regarding malnutrition in India I was lost for
words at how serious malnutrition is. “In general half of all India
children- relatively 60 million are undernourished, around 45 % are kept from
growing, 20% are famished, 75% are weak and pale, and 57% are Vitamin A flawed.”
(The World Bank, 2013)
Malnutrition has conflicting impact on a child’s
advancement. In the research, it states “Malnutrition affects children’s
chances of survival, boost their susceptibility of illness, reduces their
ability to learn, increases their chances of dropping out early from school,
and makes them less creative in later life” (The World Bank, 2013) Being aware
of how malnutrition alters development in children will impact my future
aspiration. When working with children that are not evolving at the rate they
should be, malnutrition may be the reason they are not evolving in a healthy
way.
References
Helping India Combat Persistently High Rates of Malnutrition.
(n.d.) Retrieved on
May 15,
2017 from: http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2013/05/13/helping-india-combat-persistently-high-rates-of-malnutrition
This information is astounding. I am disheartened to hear this about children. I know that I have about 5 students in my class that their only meals are with us. I wish that I could stuff their pockets full of food as they walk out the door, but between the rules of my job and the embarrassment I may cause the parents I cannot. I will definitely be a better advocate for nutrition after reading your blog post. I will try and personally seek avenues to provide food for my families in need without shaming them or hurting their pride.
ReplyDelete60 million children is the population of Texas - twice. India is unfortunately a country where a great deal of people suffer in various ways, but there are so many other places that have a similar situation. Malnutrition happens here close to home, as I know that the meals we serve our kids at school are the only ones they get some days. I hate not being able to help more, but thankfully my school provides food every other week for students to take home for their family
ReplyDeleteThis subject is a sad one because kids shouldn't have to feel hungry. I agree with Elizabeth this is happening here in our own country. We send home "blessing in a backpack" every week with students in need. This is a bag full of food that should get them through the weekend. I wish we lived in a world where children didn't have to know what it feels like to be hungry.
ReplyDeleteGood topic, its very touchy to me because like you stated seeing those commericials makes me sad and sometimes I wish I was rich and could help them all but I'm not. Even with these organizations that donate its only a small percent at the end that actually goes to the country. I think the presidents of these countries need to team up with others and find ways to help these children who arent getting the nutrition they need.
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