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One in four young children at risk of ‘irreversible’ harm due to poor diet – report
SOURCE: Guardian
| 2024
One in four young children globally is at risk of stunted growth, impaired brain development, and reduced chances of survival due to severely restricted diets, particularly in UN-designated “hunger hotspots” like Palestine, Haiti, and Mali, exacerbated by conflicts, climate crises, and high food prices.
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