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Malnourishment Common Among Refugee Children in Camps

Jenny Blair   |   Clinical Summary   |   24 May 2023
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Key finding(s)

Migration is a crucial factor in paediatric health. Among children living in refugee camps in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, 1 in 6 has stunted growth, and about 1 in 25 has wasting. It remains unclear whether nutrition typically improves or worsens in camps.

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