Hidden hunger in South Asia: a review of recent trends and persistent challenges

被引:88
作者
Harding, Kassandra L. [1 ]
Aguayo, Victor M. [2 ]
Webb, Patrick [1 ]
机构
[1] Tufts Univ, Friedman Sch Nutr Sci & Policy, 150 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111 USA
[2] UNICEF Nutr Programme, Programme Div, New York, NY USA
关键词
Micronutrients; Hidden Hunger; Undernutrition; Policy; South Asia; A SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM; RURAL BANGLADESH; SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS; HIGH PREVALENCE; CHILDREN; WOMEN; ANEMIA; INTERVENTIONS; DEFICIENCY; NUTRITION;
D O I
10.1017/S1368980017003202
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Hidden hunger' is a term used to describe human deficiencies of key vitamins and minerals, also known as micronutrients. While global in scale, the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies is particularly high in South Asia despite recent successes in economic growth, agricultural output and health care. The present paper reviews the most recent evidence on patterns and trends of hidden hunger across the region, with a focus on the most significant deficiencies - iodine, Fe, vitamin A and Zn - and interprets these in terms of health and economic consequences. The challenge for South Asian policy makers is to invest in actions that can cost-effectively resolve chronic nutrient gaps facing millions of households. Appropriate solutions are available today, so governments should build on evidence-based successes that combine targeted health system delivery of quality services with carefully designed multisector actions that help promote healthier diets, reduce poverty and ensure social protection simultaneously.
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页码:785 / 795
页数:11
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