The World Bank has urged the largest Pacific Island nation, Papua New Guinea, to address a "human capital crisis" and invest more in educating children, who suffer high rates of stunted growth and illiteracy, as a way to boost economic growth and security. An annual economic update for Papua New Guinea (PNG) released on Thursday shows economic growth was a modest 2.7% last year, half the previous year, because of delays in the reopening of the Porgera gold mine and lower liquefied natural gas production. To free PNG from dependence on the resources sector, the report urged more investment in people.
Study highlights the negative impacts of low food diversity on child health and economic costs, emphasizing the need for improved dietary variety to reduce healthcare expenses.
The study found that children residing 2,000 meters or more above sea level are 40% more likely to experience stunted growth compared to those living 1,000 meters below.
Living at higher altitudes in India is linked to an increased risk of stunted growth, with children living in homes 2000 metres or more above sea level 40% more at risk than those living 1000 metres below, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
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