Nutritional Problems of Malaysian Children and Approaches Taken to Overcome Them

1990 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
JT Arokiasamy
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Child Survival ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Many ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Nutritional status of children is an important factor in child survival, especially in developing countries. It is therefore important that nutritional problems are addressed and overcome. This paper reviews the many studies conducted in Malaysia on nutritional problems among children. It also documents the approaches, including intersectoral approaches, that have been taken to overcome these problems. Possible actions that have to be taken in the future to further improve the nutritional status of Malaysian children are discussed.

Effect of Iron Supplementation during Pregnancy on Birthweight: Evidence from Zimbabwe

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinod Mishra ◽  
Shyam Thapa ◽  
Robert D. Retherford ◽  
Xiaolei Dai
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Child Survival ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Premature Delivery

Background Iron deficiency in pregnant women has been shown to reduce the oxygen supply to the fetus, cause intrauterine growth retardation, and increase the risk of premature delivery and reduced birthweight. Yet the effects of iron supplementation programs on pregnancy outcomes are not well documented for developing countries. Objective To examine the relation between iron supplementation of mothers during pregnancy and children's birthweight using data from a national population-based survey in Zimbabwe. Methods The analysis uses information on 3,559 births during the five years preceding the 1999 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey. The effect of iron supplementation during pregnancy on birthweight was estimated by multiple regression, controlling for potential confounding effects of prenatal care, child's sex and birth order, mother's education and nutritional status (measured by body-mass index), household living standard, smoke exposure, and other variables. Results Babies born to mothers who received iron supplementation during pregnancy were 103 g heavier (95% confidence interval, 42–164; p = .001), on average, than babies born to mothers who did not receive iron supplementation during pregnancy. The difference was 64 g (95% confidence interval, 2–125; p = .043) for children whose birthweights were taken from health cards and 163 g (95% confidence interval, 44–281; p = .008) for children whose birthweights were reported by their mothers. Conclusions Iron supplementation during pregnancy is associated with significantly higher birthweight, independent of other pregnancy care factors, mother's nutritional status, smoke exposure, and a number of demographic and socioeconomic factors. Prenatal iron supplementation programs can improve pregnancy outcomes and promote child survival in developing countries.

scholarly journals Profil Penderita Diare Anak Di Puskesmas Rawat Inap Pekanbaru

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Esy Maryanti ◽  
Suri Dwi Lesmana ◽  
Hendro Mandela ◽  
Setri Herlina
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Infants And Children ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
The World ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
Age Of Majority

Diarrhea is one of the most frequent diseases of infants and children in the world. In developing countries, diarrheais still one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in children. In 2009, the incidence of diarrhea in childrenin Pekanbaru there were more than 5-6 people per day. Pekanbaru is the densely populated city that is very easyoccurrence of diarrhea in children. Many factors affect the incidence of diarrhea in children, one of which is theenvironment, hygiene and nutritional status of children. This study aims to determined the profile of children withdiarrhea in Health Centers Inpatient Pekanbaru. A total of 96 patients of diarrhea in children Pekanbaru HealthCenter Inpatient obtained most of the male sex (54.2%), with the age of majority was especially toddlers aged 1-3years. Nutritional status in patients with diarrhea was generally a good. Stool characteristics in childhood diarrheapatients was mostly mushy, not slimy and does not bleed.

scholarly journals MOTHER’S FEEDING PRACTICE IN PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR CHILDREN

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Hendrawati ◽  
Wiwi Mardiah ◽  
Rizky Maudina
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Health Worker ◽  
Frequency Distribution ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Improper feeding practice in children is one of the causes of nutritional problems in developing countries. This case causes 1.5 million children to die. Feeding practice is a behavior to control the types and the amount of food for children.  This study aimed to identify the mother feeding practice to children in the provision of nutrition in a PAUD at Jatinangor sub-district. This study used a descriptive quantitative approach. The population in this study were mothers who had children aged 3-6 years, respondents were chosen using total sampling technique. There were 55 respondents in this study. Data collection used a CFPQ questionnaire (Comprehensive Feeding Practice Questionnaire) to identify the mother's feeding practice. Data were analyzed using the 75 percentile value of the total score of the questionnaire. Data is presented using frequency distribution. The result showed that 39 (70.9%) mothers had poor feeding practice and 16 (29.1%) mother had good feeding practice. These results illustrate that mother feeding practice is still not appropriate in fulfilling nutrition for children. Nurses as a health worker are expected to improve mothers’ knowledge regarding how to apply good and balanced food that appropriate with children's need.Keywords: Children, feeding practice, nutritional status of children.

The future role of the psychiatrist in Europe – a UEMS perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
M. Hermans
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Future Role ◽  
Personal Opinion ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Many

SummaryThe author presents his personal opinion inviting to discussion on the possible future role of psychiatrists. His view is based upon the many contacts with psychiatrists all over Europe, academicians and everyday professionals, as well as the familiarity with the literature. The list of papers referred to is based upon (1) the general interest concerning the subject when representing ideas also worded elsewhere, (2) the accessibility to psychiatrists and mental health professionals in Germany, (3) being costless downloadable for non-subscribers and (4) for some geographic aspects (e.g. Belgium, Spain, Sweden) and the latest scientific issues, addressing some authors directly.

Every Olive Tree in the Garden of Gethsemane

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Babcox
Keyword(s):  
Olive Tree ◽  
Photographic Images ◽  
The Future ◽  
Olive Trees ◽  
The Many ◽  
Radical Transformation

Every Olive Tree in the Garden of Gethsemane is a suite of photographic images of each of the twenty-three olive trees in the garden. Situated at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane is known to many as the site where Jesus and his disciples prayed the night before his crucifixion. The oldest trees in the garden date to 1092 and are recognized as some of the oldest olive trees in existence. The older trees are a living and symbolic connection to the distant past, while younger trees serve as a link to the future. The gnarled trunks seem written with the many conflicts that have been waged in an effort to control this most-contested city; a city constantly on the threshold of radical transformation.

Health and Nutritional status of children under 3 years of age in urban slums of Mumbai, India

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 279-281
Author(s):  
Dr. Agrawal Nisha ◽  
◽  
Dr. Acharya Shrikala ◽  
Dr. Shinde Ratnendra
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children
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