About malnutrition

Malnutrition is a large-scale and universal issue. It is also complex; the pictures of undernourished children that we so often see in the media tells just one part of the malnutrition story. Many countries face multiple burdens of malnutrition, which is why it is so important that we seek to understand and bring an end to malnutrition in all its forms.

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Anaemia:: Someone is understood to have anaemia if their haemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per litre at sea level. Global targets focus specifically on women of reproductive age (15 - 49 years) due to the impact that anaemia in a mother can have on an unborn child.
Adult overweight:: An adult is considered overweight if their Body mass Index (BMI) is between 25 and 29 kg/m2.
Adult obesity:: An adult is considered obese if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2.
Adult diabetes:: An adult is counted in diabetes statistics if their fasting blood glucose is greater than or equal to 7.0mmol/L, or if they are on medications for raised blood glucose, or have a history of diagnosis of diabetes.
Adult raised blood pressure:: Raised blood pressure in adults is defined as raised blood pressure, systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90mmHg
Childhood stunting (low height for age):: Children aged 0-59 months who are below minus two standard deviations from median height-for-age of the WHO Child Growth Standards
Childhood wasting (low weight for age):: Children aged 0-59 months who are below minus two standard deviations from median weight-for-height of the WHO Child Growth Standards
Childhood overweight (high weight for height):: Children aged 0-59 months who are above two standard deviations from median weight-for-height of the WHO Child Growth Standards
Low birthweight:: A baby is considered to have a Low birthweight if it weighs less than 2,500 grams at birth.

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Malnutrition advocacy briefings

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