Dec 19, 2025 · Child malnutrition is a major public health issue worldwide. An estimated 144 million children under age 5 are stunted, 47 million are wasted and 38.3 million have overweight or obesity. …

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Child mortality and number of deaths Causes of child death Stillbirths If you have any feedback, you are welcome to write it here. If you need to access the old Global Health Observatory data, you can do it …

Nov 6, 2025 · Child and adolescent health and well-being require urgent attention. Together with countries, WHO is committed to developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for child …

Child Health and Development The goal of the Child Health and Development Unit is to end preventable child deaths and promote the healthy growth and development of all children in the first decade of …

Sep 9, 2025 · The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published a new document that highlights the harmful role of tobacco use in child stunting, a condition that affects nearly 150 million …

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The velocity standards for weight are presented as 1-month increments from birth to 12 months, and as 2- to 6-month increments from birth to 24 months. Weight increments by birth-weight category, …

Jun 2, 2025 · WHO advocates for a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of children and young people, with a focus on strengthening policies and legislation; promoting enabling …

Dec 18, 2025 · The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to …