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Bangladesh Context
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PBH 101 (Intro. To Public Health)
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1. Low birth weight 30-50% of live births 50% of low birth weight due to
poor maternal nutrition
2. Women’s thinness 14.4%(1997) ~ 12.1%(1999/2000) (Low body mass index)
4. Anaemia rates About 50% of preschool children, Poor data on anaemia and
women of reproductive age, and anaemia due to iron deficiency
adolescents are anaemic.
5. Vitamin A status 50% (1995) ~ 80% (2000). Poor data on vitamin A deficiency
Hunger
Natural Disasters
Drug Abuse
Special diets
Causes of Malnutrition in Bangladesh
Diet and Lifestyle
Inadequate Care of Women and Children
Inability of women to claim key rights
Health and Sanitation Environment
Malnutrition : Symptoms
Fatigue and low energy
Dizziness
Decaying teeth