An analysis of maternal and child nutritional status in South Africa and its impact on maternal labour supply
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Date
2021
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University of Western Cape
Abstract
The significance of malnutrition in public health has increasingly gained recognition in South Africa due to its negative effect on the quality of life, both at the individual and societal levels. The most vulnerable groups to suffer from malnutrition are pregnant and lactating women as well as children below 5 years of age. Given the importance of maternal and child health, this study is set out to assess the prevalence and trend of maternal and child malnutrition in South Africa. In addition to the health cost, there is also economic cost, resulting from malnutrition. Therefore, the association between malnutrition and labour force participation is of academic and policy interest due to the crucial role the labour force plays in stimulating economic growth.
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Philosophiae Doctor - PhD
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Obesity, Malnutrition, Young children, Child nutritional status, South Africa, Health