Cookie tracking notice
Are we allowed to crumble with cookies and anonymous tracking?

We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site (so called session cookies), while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). We use the application Matomo and the external service etracker to analyze your behavior on our website anonymously. Because we value your privacy, we are here with asking your permission to use the following technologies. You can change your settings any time via this link or the menu item in footer menu. For more information visit our Data Policy

The neglected crisis of undernutrition: evidence for action

DFID (2009)

Published in: 2009

Publisher:
Department of International Development, UK

Author:
DFID

Uploaded by:
SuSanA secretariat

Partner profile:
common upload


4557 Views
36 Downloads

Content - Summary

1. This paper focuses on undernutrition: the most pervasive form of malnutrition
to date in the poorest countries, where DFID concentrates the bulk of its assistance.
This Evidence Paper informs the development of a separate DFID Strategy Paper for
tackling undernutrition in the developing world.

2. This paper does not set out to provide a comprehensive review of all the relevant
and most up to date evidence on undernutrition, nor is it based purely on peer
reviewed journals. It cannot do justice to the richness of the debate on some of the
facts and figures referred to. It reflects the type of evidence that informs DFID’s and
others’ policy formulation and the major findings. It is important to acknowledge
that the quality and sources of evidence vary. There is a reasonable body of
evidence on many of the determinants and impacts of undernutrition, and the costeffectiveness
of direct interventions. There is less on how such interventions can be
effectively scaled up in different settings. There is more on the ‘direct’ interventions
than on the impact, relative importance and cost effectiveness of indirect
interventions that tackle the drivers of undernutrition. DFID’s research agenda will
contribute towards filling some of the gaps in the evidence.

3. Nutrition fundamentally determines life chances and people’s ability to convert
opportunities into outcomes. The consequences are long-term, inter-generational
and irreversible, with the effects of poor foetal growth and/or stunting in the
first two years of life being sustained into adulthood5. Nutrition is, essentially, a
foundation for the attainment of the MDGs. Improved nutrition will significantly
reduce child and maternal mortality, improve educational outcomes, and increase
productivity and growth. Prevention of malnutrition is therefore a long-term
investment, which greatly benefits both present and successive generations and
preserves human capital.

Bibliographic information

DFID (2009). The neglected crisis of undernutrition: evidence for action. Department of International Development, UK

Filter tags

English WASH and nutrition (WG12)

Download

The neglected crisis of undernutrition

Format: pdf file
Size: 1.68 MB

Share this page on    


Follow us on    

SuSanA Partners  currently 400 partners

Networks Circle

 

Latest SuSanA Blog Articles

  • 26-03-2024Alice Brandt ,Mascha Kaddori:
    Let’s get wild: Water, sanitation and hygiene at the human-wildlife interface »
  • 21-03-2024Tabeer Riaz:
    Empowering Young Women Water Professionals in South Asia: Leading the Wave of Change »
  • 12-03-2024Beauty Mkoba:
    Unlocking the potential of African Women in STEM through mentorship »
  • 08-03-2024Gloria Mariga :
    Mentorship empowers African women to lead environmental stewardship »
  • 05-03-2024Josphine Gaicugi:
    Achieving access to adequate and equitable sanitation for all is no mean feat »
  • 01-02-2024Sanitation for Millions:
    Toilets Making the Grade® school competition – A Competition where all Participants are Winners »
  • 24-01-2024Anne Fetscher,Jörg Felmeden:
    The sustainable use of tap water (in Germany) and the power of education. An Interview with Dr.-Ing. Jörg Felmeden »

SuSanA Blog »

SuSanA newsletter

Stay informed about the activities of SuSanA and its partners. The SuSanA newsletter is sent out around four times per year. It contains information about news, events, new partners, projects, discussions and publications of the SuSanA network.

Subscribe to newsletter »

 


close  

 

Resources and publications

Our library has more than 3,000 publications, factsheets, presentations, drawings etc. from many different organisations. It continues to grow thanks to the contributions from our partners.

Add item to library »

The three links below take you to special groups of items in the library for more convenient access:

Projects

The project database contains nearly 400 sanitation projects of many different organizations dealing with research, implementation, advocacy, capacity development etc. Advanced filtering functions and a global map are also available. Information on how and why this database was created is here.

People working for SuSanA partners can add their own projects through their partner profile page. You might need your SuSanA login upgraded for this purpose. Please contact us if you would like to add a project.


Trainings, conference and events materials

Missed important conferences or courses? Catch up by using their materials for self study. These materials have been kindly provided by SuSanA partners.

Shit flow diagrams, excreta flow diagrams (298 SFDs worldwide)

Shit flow diagrams (SFDs) help to visualize excreta management in urban settings. Access SFDs and more through the SFD Portal.

Emersan eCompendium

Humanitarian Sanitation Hub

Sanitation Workers Knowledge and Learning Hub

 


close  

 

Discussion forum

Share knowledge, exchange experiences, discuss challenges, make announcements, ask questions and more. Hint: Your discussion forum login is the same as your SuSanA login. More about the forum's philosophy »


Integrated content

We are hosting content from some other communities of practice and information-sharing portals. This section also provides a link to SuSanA's Sanitation Wikipedia initiative.

Suggest content to add »

SuSanA partners

Not yet a SuSanA partner? Show your organisation's support to SuSanA's vision and engage in  knowledge sharing by becoming partners.

Apply to become a partner »


Individual membership

Register as an individual member of SuSanA free of charge. As a member you can interact with thousands of sanitation enthusiasts on the discussion forum.  You can also get engaged in one of our 13 working groups and our regional chapters. Our FAQs explain the benefits further.

By getting a SuSanA login you can fully participate in the SuSanA community!

Register as a member

Login


Forgot your password?
Forgot your username?

 


close