Intro.
Health in Guatemala is an issue that has been neglected for many years. 68% of the cases of childhood diarrhea, and 63% of cases of respiratory diseases occurs in people living in poverty.
Guatemala also has a malnutrition rate of 50%, representing the highest rate of malnutrition in Latin. 67 % of children under 5 are chronically undernourished and poor, and over 80 % of children are malnourished natives. Consistent therefore conclude that malnutrition is a consequence of poverty, and in turn, the latter attacks primarily indigenous people of Guatemala.
Health in Guatemala is an issue that has been neglected for many years. 68% of the cases of childhood diarrhea, and 63% of cases of respiratory diseases occurs in people living in poverty.
Guatemala also has a malnutrition rate of 50%, representing the highest rate of malnutrition in Latin. 67 % of children under 5 are chronically undernourished and poor, and over 80 % of children are malnourished natives. Consistent therefore conclude that malnutrition is a consequence of poverty, and in turn, the latter attacks primarily indigenous people of Guatemala.
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