Even short periods of unaffordable food in import-dependent countries can have lasting consequences for child wasting, with a 5% real food price increase raising child wasting risk by 15% for poor children and 26% for children of rural landless poor.
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UN NewsIntergovernmental · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
Even short periods of unaffordable food in import-dependent countries can have lasting consequences for child wasting.
Cites: UNCTAD · Details: child wasting; low weight-for-height
UN NewsIntergovernmental · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
As real food prices increase by five per cent, the risk of child wasting increases by 15 per cent for poor children and 26 per cent for children of rural, landless poor households.
Cites: UNCTAD · Details: 5% price increase; 15% increase poor children; 26% increase rural landless poor