Tag: Philippine public health

Malnutrition has long been a significant public health issue in the Philippines, prompting government intervention. The official recognition of an annual celebration to address this began when did nutrition month start in the Philippines through a landmark piece of legislation in the mid-1970s.

According to the 2023 National Nutrition Survey, a significant portion of Filipino children are still affected by stunting, highlighting that persistent undernutrition is among the most serious nutritional problems in the Philippines, exacerbated by economic disparities and food insecurity. This nutritional challenge is compounded by the increasing prevalence of overnutrition, creating a complex 'double burden'.