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Breaking the Cycle: Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Malnutrition
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Childhood malnutrition remains a pressing global issue, affecting millions of children and perpetuating cycles of poverty and poor health. Its impacts extend far beyond the immediate challenges of stunted growth and underweight bodies. Childhood malnutrition leaves a legacy that influences education, economic productivity, and overall well-being for years to come.
The long-term consequences of malnutrition are often hidden but profoundly damaging, shaping an individual's potential and a society's development. This article explores how childhood malnutrition affects physical health, cognitive development, and social outcomes while discussing strategies to break this destructive cycle.