“There’s no tragedy in life like the death of a child. Things never get back to the way they were.,,
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Child hunger
- Undernutritition causes 45% of child deaths, resulting in 3.1 million deaths annually
- Undernutrition during pregnancy and the first two years of life is major determinant of stunted growth and chronic diseases in adulthood
- There are 165 million stunted children in the world
- Stunted children have compromised cognitive development and physical capabilities
- 80% of the world’s stunted children live in 20 countries
- Poor quality and volume of breastfeeding results in over 800,000 child deaths annually
Sources: The Lancet, World Food Programme
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