Qudsia Anjum.
Hidden hunger-yet a challenge.
Pak J Public Health Jan ;2(2):2-3.

Malnutrition in Pakistan has been a center of focus in health industry for over a decade, yet attainment of targets seems a challenge to this day. The most recent figures by United Nations Food and Agriculture (FAO) have indicated that 24 percent of the Pakistani population is undernourished. In addition, the report highlighted that 37.5 million people in Pakistan are not receiving proper nourishment. This alarming situation is only tip of the iceberg, which becomes evident due to prevailing malnutrition coexisting with poverty in under privileged communities. The dilemma is amalgamated by micronutrient deficiencies, which remain under the iceberg, because the signs and symptoms are not manifested unless a severe deficiency state is reached.

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