VIDEO From UNICEF Available on thenewsmarket.com: UNICEF Battles New Humanitarian Threat Of Child Malnutrition In Pakistan Six Months After Devastating Floods

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Even before the floods struck in late July 2010, a comprehensive survey in the worst-affected region – Sindh Province in southern Pakistan – showed that almost a quarter of children under the age of five suffered from global acute malnutrition. Although malnutrition has always been prevalent in Pakistan, the scale of the problem has widened because of the floods. The crisis is the consequence of a combination of factors, including extreme poverty, poor diet, poor health, exposure to disease and inadequate sanitation and hygiene, as well as a lack of education. UNICEF is working closely with the government and partners to ensure that malnourished children are reached and treated.

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