THỰC TRẠNG VÀ GIẢI PHÁP CAN THIỆP CẢI THIỆN TÌNH TRẠNG DINH DƯỠNG TRẺ EM TRONG 1000 NGÀY ĐẦU ĐỜI TẠI THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH

Abstract

In this review article, the trends in the nutritional status of Ho Chi Minh population
and framework of nutrition strategies. The available data show that the overall nutritional
status of Ho Chi Minh population has been improved. The prevalence of underweight
among children under five years in HCMC has dramatically declined over the past years
and to date it has remained the lowest rate in the country in all three types of underweight,
stunting and wasting (4,4%; 6,8 % and 11,8% respectively in 2017). The velocity of height
of children HCMC is more twice than the national average. Some severe micronutrient
deficiencies have been eradicated. Key components of these achievements include: Community-based intervention, proper nutrition solutions particularly nutrition communication
and education, a widespread nutrition network, investing for nutrition activities of HCMC
people committee, socialization and multi-sectoral coordination in nutrition activities, the
pivotal role of a specialized nutrition unit as Nutrition Center