Child Nutrition in Disaster: A Scoping Review

• 2022

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• Akindele Adeoya; Hiroyuki Sasaki; Mikiko Fuda; Tomoko Okamoto; Shinichi Egawa
PMID: 35173109DOI: https://doi.org/10.1620/tjem.256.103

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This review article examines how disasters affect child nutrition, leading to health problems like malnutrition and diseases. It describes the importance of proper feeding during emergencies to prevent these issues. Despite progress, challenges remain due to factors like poor breastfeeding practices and food insecurity. Relief agencies have created guidelines for better nutrition in emergencies. The study suggests improving preparedness, policies, and education for families and aid workers on child nutrition. Regular assessments are needed to ensure children's nutritional needs are met during disasters, with a focus on food allergies and mental health impacts as well.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Child Nutrition Disorders; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Infant; Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Nutritional Status; Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Food Security

Institutions: Tohoku University Hospital; Sapporo University of Health Sciences; International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS)

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