The exacerbated prevalence of acute malnutrition and growth retardation in Roma children living in camps

ConclusionsMalnutrition in immigrant children is still of high concern in Italy. Its prevalence in Roma children living in extra-urban camps exceeds that of immigrant children living in urban areas and the rates of underweight, stunting and wasting of Roma children living in the Balkans. This exacerbating condition highlights the need of better assisting this fragile population that is at most risk of poverty, food insecurity and social exclusion in Italy, particularly during this pandemic crisis.
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research