The study reports that practically 20 percent of Argentine children living in urban centers suffer from inadequate nutrition, whereas 7 percent of the total also has severe nutritional deficits. Children fit into the severe needs category when they have these same problems but don’t receive aid of any kind. Read more: Death in Chaco Sparks Debate Over Malnutrition in ArgentinaThe official report from the province’s health system argued both children died of severe dehydration. UCA’s report goes on to notes that besides having unsatisfied dietary needs, half the children living in urban centers live in a household that doesn’t meet health standards. And the unsatisfied needs don’t end in their homes as the report goes on to note that 23 percent of teenagers have educational deficits.

Source: The Bubble September 07, 2016 20:26 UTC