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The management of nutritional emergencies in large populations

Title: The management of nutritional emergencies in large populations / C. de Ville de Goyet, J. Seaman and U. Geijer.
Author: Ville de Goyet, C. de.
Publication: Geneva : World Health Organization ; [Albany, N.Y.] : [Obtainable through WHO Publications Centre], 1978.

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98 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Summary

Abstract: Relief efforts for severe nutritional emergencies,in which populations suffer from widespread undernutrition,are examined in a guide for health services personnel andrelief workers. Long term interruption of food supplies maycause mass starvation or severe malnutrition. Thus,providing energy intakes adequate for survival is a majorconsideration in relief planning for emergency needs. Sincedeficiency diseases occur during food shortages, assessmentmeasures and surveillance of nutritional status permit theevaluation of relief programs. Guidelines for general fooddistribution, and mass and supplementary feeding arepresented. Other topics include therapeutic feeding; specialfoods; communicable diseases; camp administration;transportation; and food storage. Appendices review basicnutritional facts, nutrient composition of selected foods,anthropometric measurements, sampling techniques, and avitamin A field test.

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN

9241541318
9789241541312

LCCN

79305289

OCLC

ocm04326382
4326382
SCSB-262131

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Princeton University Library