Pakistan's Child Stunting Crisis Threatens Future Economic Growth

40pc of Pakistan's children are stunted. What does it cost the country's economy?

Pakistan banks on its youth to drive future economic growth, but around 40 per cent of Pakistan’s children under five are stunted, meaning they are already placed at a disadvantage before they can even enter the workforce. Poor nutrition of the kid or mother during pregnancy, repeated infections and unhealthy living conditions can all contribute to stunting. Low government allocation to education and inadequate public health spending are often treated as costs that can be delayed when money i...

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