Publication Date
1-1-2025
Keywords
Argentina, child malnutrition, negative health
Volume
2025
Abstract
Children in Argentina are experiencing an increase in child malnutrition rates. These children are at a higher risk for such conditions due to the lower levels of income and education, as well as the harsh climate and geographic isolation, resulting in a greater reliance on highly-processed imported foods. Malnutrition in childhood results in negative health outcomes throughout one’s life, as well as lower academic achievement. Additionally, this increases the likelihood of their children experiencing malnutrition, thus continuing the cycle. Currently, efforts to mitigate child malnutrition are focused on providing mothers with education on nutrition, supplying children with supplements, and connecting families with community health workers., While these efforts are universally agreed upon, there is a lack of Issue Briefs About Contact data analyzing impact. Similarly, there are regions that are seemingly not receiving these resources inspite of their high need.
Recommended Citation
Richins, Brooklyn
(2025)
"Child Malnutrition in Argentina,"
Ballard Brief: Vol. 2025:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/ballardbrief/vol2025/iss1/5