We always try to answer them where possible.
Learning what causes the problem is a great way to understand how we can help make steps to battle Malnutrition and knowing that many myths of malnutrition can be greatly exaggerated.
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Here are five of the most commonly asked questions we have had about malnutrition.
Many types of malnutrition cause a build-up of fluid in a child’s body, often in their abdomen, which gives them a swollen, bloated appearance.
At the moment, we sadly can’t reach every child at risk of malnutrition around the world. But we’re doing everything we can to invest in healthcare, sanitation and livelihoods and we’re determined that one day we’ll eradicate malnutrition for good.
Unlike breastmilk, formula milk doesn’t contain antibodies that boost a baby’s immune system and protect them from disease, which is very important in developing countries. It’s also expensive and hard to prepare safely in homes that have no clean water or means of sterilization.
You can help by supporting our work to prevent and treat malnutrition all over the world. With you on our side, we can keep more children healthy, lift families out of poverty and ultimately eradicate malnutrition altogether.
For many children around the world, the difference between life and death comes down to access to basic healthcare. Yet healthcare is a fundamental right of children everywhere. We want children to survive preventable diseases and malnutrition. But we can’t do it without your support.
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