Children in Haiti are born into some of the harshest conditions on the planet, and are left at a disadvantage in terms of growth, development, and potential to thrive. Malnutrition rates in Haiti are among the worst in the Latin America and Caribbean Region. Nearly one-third of all children under-five suffer from stunted growth and three quarters of children 6-24 months are anemic. Malnutrition takes a serious and irreversible toll, making children...
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Nutrition security in Haiti : pre- and post earthquake conditions and the way forward
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nutrition security
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Bassett,Lucy Katherine.
Nutrition security in Haiti : pre- and post earthquake conditions and the way forward (English). En breve ; no. 157 Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/323831468054546759