Course: Caring for infants and children with acute malnutrition
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Introduction
Welcome to the course Caring for infants and children with acute malnutrition.

Before you start this course, let’s think about your answers to a few questions.

First, do you know how many in the world are malnourished? Second, how many children die from malnutrition each year? Third, which are the two geographic regions where malnutrition is most prevalent?

Importantly, do you know what malnutrition is? How often do you see malnourished children in your clinic? How important do you consider that a doctor, in particular a paediatrician, be competent in assessing and treating children with malnutrition correctly? Do you consider yourself to be confident in assessing and treating children with malnutrition?

Think about your answer to each question and then what you would like to learn from the course. If you are ready to start the course, click the next button below.