![]() ![]() Effective policies and programs to alleviate malnutrition requires an understanding of the determinants of acute malnutrition in the refugee camps. There is no single silver bullet that will instantly eradicate malnutrition from the refugee camps but only through a holistic approach and strong group effort. In addition to an actual shortage of food poor sanitation, a lack of available potable water, caring practices and insufficient health services are all significant factors contributing to the population’s overall nutritional status and health. ![]() The problem, as well as the solution to malnutrition, is multi-faceted. This demonstrates that it is of utmost importance to invest not only in the treatment of acute malnutrition but also in its prevention. These long term consequences include an increased risk of stunted growth, impaired cognitive development and a greater chance of developing non-communicable diseases in adulthood. A nutritional survey done in 2014 among south Sudanese refugee camps showed that the prevalence of acute malnutrition was almost two-fold the emergency threshold of 15%.Īcute malnutrition is not only a condition that kills but also has long term health and developmental consequences among recovered children after receiving appropriate treatment. The magnitude of acute malnutrition among refugee camps in Ethiopia is relatively well-documented. The rate of malnutrition in refugees’ camp needs to be viewed as not just a health issue but as a serious protection and access to basic rights failure. Malnutrition among children in refugee is a critical public health concern due to the heightened vulnerability. ![]()
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