The Hanoitimes - The rate of malnutrition is about 14
percent among Vietnamese people, but 50 percent among patients admitted to
hospital.
These figures were released at a
press briefing in Hanoi on November 7 in connection with the nutrition support
program funded by Abbott Foundation.
Director of Bach Mai Hospital
Nguyen Quoc Anh revealed that the rate of malnutrition among patients is
between 33-51 percent. Malnutrition, especially among adults, puts their health
at more risks than other Vietnamese, he said.
Deputy Director of the Vietnam
Nutrition Institute Nguyen Thi Lam said most hospitals in Vietnam record a
malnutrition rate of up to 50 percent. At present, 31 provincial hospitals in
the country still have no nutrition departments, she added.
The 3.8 million USD nutrition
support program has helped Vietnam train medical workers, conduct research, and
increase nutritional supplements to patients.
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