HIỆU QUẢ CAN THIỆP CỘNG ĐỒNG TRONG CẢI THIỆN TÌNH TRẠNG DINH DƯỠNG CỦA NGƯỜI DÂN THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH: THÀNH CÔNG VÀ THÁCH THỨC

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 (4,1%; 6,4 % and 2,1% respectively in 2015). The velocity of height of children HCMC is more twice than the national average. The average height of the 17-year-old children in HCMC achieves higher than the standard of World Health Organization( 168.2 cm in male and 155.9 cm in female). 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.