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Provide health care to all children
"Everyday children die by the hundreds. Either
from malnourishment or other preventable causes. Many children have
not ever seen the inside of an doctor's office and receiving shots is
out of the question. Children today need doctors and yearly check ups
to support their needs."
Healthy Children Contribute to a Healthy PlanetFact: Over 11 million children die each year from preventable causes, more than the total population of New York City and Johannesburg combined. A Multisectoral Approach in Sri Lanka
Sustainable development, taking into account children's rights and special vulnerabilities, plays a significant role in rescuing children from deadly environments. The multisectoral approach for promoting human growth and development offers an efficient model for sustainable development. Sithuwama, a UNICEF-supported NGO in Sri Lanka, uses centralized village programmes where babies receive immunizations and nutrients while their parents learn about the importance of safe water, adequate sanitation and cognitive stimulation for their children. Fact: Iodine deficiency, the single most important cause of preventable mental and development disabilities, causes a 10 to 15 point decrease in IQ. Raising Intelligence Quotients in Bangladesh
Iodine deficiency will soon be eliminated forever in Bangladesh thanks to a unique partnership among salt producers, the government and donor and UN organizations. Before iodized salt became available in Bangladesh, almost 77 million people - nearly three fourths its population - were iodine deficient. Now over 70 per cent of households consume iodized salt, thereby ensuring a 'smart start in life' for the next generation of children in Bangladesh. Next: Eradicate HIV/AIDS |
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