PH kids getting shorter – WHO 0 SHARES Share it! Mission said that stunting or shorter growth is not hereditary. “The first 1000 days are crucial for the child’s growth and it is necessary to closely monitor the child’s weight, exclusively breastfeeding them, and observe good hygiene practices to prevent stunting,” Mission added. She said that both Negros Oriental and Cebu malnutrition prevalence in all indicators are significantly higher than the regional average. “The next National Nutrition campaign will be focused on raising awareness on the impact of stunting based on evidence-based solutions among families and communities that leads to behavior change to prevent stunting,” Mission bared.

Source: Manila Bulletin March 03, 2020 03:10 UTC