MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN_ A Raging Concern - SOS CV of India

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MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN
A Raging Concern
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• Malnutrition is a National Shame, was once said
  by Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of
  India.
• The raging malnutrition in the country has been
  known to all for many years now, but increasing
  rates of people, especially children with low
  levels of health standards still persists to be a
  major problem. India has the highest percentage
  of children whore suffering from malnutrition.
  While 43 of children in the country under the
  age of five are underweight, 48 of childrens
  growth is stunted due to undernutrition. (Source
  http//unicef.in/Story/1124/Nutrition)

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Malnutrition is caused due to many economic and
health factors

• There are several causes because of which the
  problem of malnutrition has not been able to get
  addressed and resolved. One of the major reasons
  is Economic Inequality. Children growing up in
  families that fall below the poverty line often
  become victims of poor health. Since such
  families face constant financial crisis, they are
  unable to provide for adequate nutrition for
  their children- the lack of which leads to a
  decline in their growth and development
  ultimately resulting in malnutrition.
• Another factor that leads to malnutrition in
  children is the poor health of mothers. Since
  majority of the Indian population lives in rural
  areas, not only is the health of children
  neglected but all family members lack a
  nutritional diet. This results in malnourished
  mothers giving birth to children who are
  underweight by birth. In addition, mothers
  belonging and adhering to specific religious
  norms strictly stay away from eating eggs or
  meat, which is the highest source of protein.
  This further leads to a weakened physiological
  system of the body as well, since protein is the
  building block of muscles and bones.

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Role of SOS Childrens Villages of India

• SOS Childrens Villages is committed to ensure
  the health and nutritional goals of all children
  under its care. Besides providing them with
  nutritional, wholesome meals in a day, regular
  health checkups are conducted by SOS India to
  monitor the health status of children. We have
  easy access to quality care services that include
  regular visits by a full time/part time doctor of
  the village, tie ups with local and government
  hospitals and full time/part time nurse
  availability in the Village.
• SOS Childrens Village Khajuri Kalan, a village
  dedicated to specially abled children comprises
  of a Medical Centre within the village to cater
  to the needs of children. It comprises of medical
  professionals with the required expertise to deal
  with children having special needs.

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• Children are our most valuable resource. Give
  them the life they deserve.

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• Thank you!
• Visit https//www.soschildrensvillages.in/malnutri
  tion-in-children-a-raging-concern/ for more
  information!