Question

Explain how reduced hunger and malnutrition can lead to decreased infant mortality

Answer 1

Before proceeding to answer first we have to understand the causes of infant mortality, which are as given below-
1. Congenital abnormalities
2. Preterm birth
3. Low birth weight
4. Complications related to pregnancy
5. Sudden infant death syndrome
6. Postnatal infection
7. Respiratory infections
8. Diarrhoeal disease.
described disease and complication are mainly due to malnutrition and hunger if these are reduced then these problems will decrease, also infant mortality will decrease.