Papers from the ACC/SCN
25th Session Symposium, Oslo,
Norway
30 March and 1 April, 1998
ACC/SCN Symposium Report
Nutrition Policy Paper #17
November 1998
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UNITED NATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE ON COORDINATION - SUB-COMMITTEE ON NUTRITION (ACC/SCN)
Chapter 3: Opening Speech by Richard Jolly, Chairman, ACC/SCN
Chapter 4: Address by Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland
Malnutrition in Young Children
Maternal Nutrition
The Agricultural Dimension
Seasonal Deprivation
Mental and Cognitive Development of Children
New Dietary Challenges: Chronic Diseases
Areas for Action and Ways Forward
References
Discussion
Chapter 6: Nutrition Challenges and Gender in Asia
Nutrition in Asia: The Challenges
What’s Next?
Nutrition Development in Thailand: Lessons Learned
A Practical Approach to Effective Nutrition Actions in Asia
Final Notes
Acknowledgements
References
Discussion
Chapter 7: Achieving the 2020 Vision, with Special Reference to Gender Issues
The Role of Women in Achieving the 2020 Vision
Conclusions
References
Discussion
Chapter 8: Gender and Nutrition in the Global Burden of Disease, 1990 to 2020
Estimating Mortality
Mortality Estimates for 1990
The Burden of Disability
Risk Factors for Death and Disability
How the Burden of Risk Factors was Assessed
Results: The Contributions of Malnutrition to the Global Burden of Disease
Projections of Disease Burden, 1990-2020
Conclusions
References
Discussion
Annex to Gender and Nutrition in the Global Burden of Disease, 1990 to 2020
Chapter 9: The Second Abraham Horwitz Lecture, 1998. Breastfeeding: From Biology to Policy
Introduction
The Biology of Breastfeeding
Global Patterns
Barriers to Optimal Breastfeeding
Breaking the Barriers with the Baby Friendly Community Initiative - The Gambia
Policy Issues
A Challenge to SCN Member Agencies
References
Closing Comments
Comment from the Reviewer