Poor nutrition during pregnancy causing Filipino kids’ ‘brain stunting’
Summary
Poor nutrition during pregnancy in the Philippines leads to brain stunting in children, affecting their growth and learning abilities. The government and nonprofits are launching a milk program for pregnant women in Manila to address this issue linked to poverty.
Key Points
- Lack of proper nutrition during pregnancy causes brain stunting and underweight children in the Philippines.
- One in four Filipino children experience brain stunting, leading to learning difficulties.
- 30% of pregnant women are below 18 years old, often due to unplanned pregnancies contributing to stunting.
- A milk supplementation program for pregnant women in indigent households in Manila is being implemented to improve nutrition and prevent stunting.
