The problem of malnutrition in Poland and across the world
Journal Title: Postępy Nauk Medycznych - Year 2012, Vol 25, Issue 12
Abstract
Malnutrition occurs when the diet does not supply the body with sufficient quantity and/or quality of essential nutrients. It concerns a very large population of developing countries, but it can also be a problem in developed countries, including Poland.<br>Underweight indicates the risk of protein-energy malnutrition. In our country it occurs in 1% of men and more than 3% of women. It is more common in children and adolescents, concerning for about 13% of that population.<br>Deficiencies of certain nutrients, especially iron, vitamin A and iodine also are the problem. In Poland there is a frequent occurrence of iron deficiency among young children and pregnant women, concerning for about 1/4 of people from these groups. In recent years there has been a marked reduction in risk of iodine deficiency and in Poland its supply at a population level was considered sufficient.<br>Malnutrition is promoted by poverty and that cause hunger in some countries, or can negatively affect the nutritional value of diets in others. In Poland, nearly 7% of households live below the poverty line. Particularly at risk of poverty are children and adolescents.<br>Inappropriate diet also can lead to nutrient deficiencies. Poles’ diet poses a risk of vitamin D, folate, vitamin C, calcium, iron and iodine, especially in young children, teenage girls and women.
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Mirosław Jarosz, Ewa Rychlik
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