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population segments according to their biological needs. Starting from the study of the conceptual framework offered by the …Ensuring a sufficient level of food for the population in both quantitative and qualitative terms is a priority for … relationship between consumption needs and the available food resources, rely on anthropometric research methods, and target …
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particular aspects (e.g. climate change, population dynamics). Just a small number of attempts have been made to offer a holistic …
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When other measures for material welfare are scarce or unreliable, the use of average stature and body mass index (BMI) values is common. BMI reflects the current difference between calories consumed, calories required for work, and to withstand the physical environment. This study evaluates...
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International remittances represent the second most important source of external funding for developing countries after foreign direct investment (FDI). This paper examines the impact of international remittances on poverty reduction using the panel data of 10 Asian developing countries. In...
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mismatch between housing needs and heating systems at the household level. As a result of such interdependencies, households …
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Poor people are trapped in a vicious cycle of intergenerational poverty. This study critically reviews existing literature to explore why long-lasting poverty exists despite various initiatives taken by national and international development organizations (NGOs), charity organizations, and...
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While undernutrition among children is very pervasive both in Sub- Saharan Africa and South Asia, child mortality is rather low in South Asia. In contrast to that Sub-Saharan African countries su er by far the worst from high rates of child mortality. This di erent pattern of child mortality and...
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This paper analyses multidimensional aspects of child poverty in Kenya. We carry out poverty and inequality comparisons for child survival and also use the parametric survival model to explain childhood mortality using DHS data. The results of poverty comparisons show that: children with the...
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