The Vital Role of Social Assistance Programs in Preventing Malnutrition
•
4 min read
According to the World Health Organization, nearly half of all deaths among children under five years of age are linked to undernutrition, with these tragedies mostly occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Social assistance programs, which include various forms of social safety nets, are proving to be one of the most effective tools in addressing this persistent global health crisis.
