One in four preschool children (aged four to five years) shows signs of long-term malnutrition, according to a new survey
One in four preschool children shows signs of long-term malnutrition, according to a new survey.
The study found about 25% of children were physically stunted, as a result of malnutrition in pregnancy and the early years of life. About 65% of children are either cognitively delayed, physically stunted, or both. This means they are not meeting the learning or growth standards expected of a child their age, and will start school at a disadvantage.Children from poorer households tended to perform worse.
She said each child was assessed for about an hour. Children were assessed for things such as early mathematical skills, literacy and communication, motor development and coordination, among other things. Data for the survey was collected in late 2021 from a nationally representative sample of children aged 50-59 months enrolled in early learning programmes. The final weighted sample used for analysis included 5 139 children from 1 247 programmes across the country. The school quintile system was used to measure the probable socio-economic background of the children who were assessed.
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