Human Growth and Development / Unit 5 HGD 0602 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Stunting
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The idea
Stunting is impaired growth in height, usually from malnutrition; it is not reversible and raises the risk of cognitive and physical damage.
In practice
About one hundred forty-nine million children under five stunted, more than a fifth worldwide.
Where people slip
Rates reach nearly half in some poor parts of Africa and southern Asia; economic disadvantage limits growth across generations.
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