State of the Planet

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Author: Angelie Singh

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Angelie spent six months in 2010 in rural Mali and Senegal as a research intern for the MVP Health Sector. Angelie is currently completing a MPH in the Epidemiology Department—Global Health Track at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. She received a MS in Human Nutrition from the Institute of Human Nutrition, also at Columbia University, and BS and BA degrees from Michigan State University. Angelie has worked as a teacher, writer and medical assistant.
  • A Community-based Approach to Combating Malnutrition: What It Looks Like and How to Evaluate It

    A Community-based Approach to Combating Malnutrition: What It Looks Like and How to Evaluate It

    In a world of increasing rates of obesity, it is sometimes hard to remember that another type of malnutrition—undernutrition—remains a major contributor to mortality. Although all ages may be affected by malnutrition, children are most vulnerable to death and long-term disabilities caused by this disease. As such, treating and preventing undernutrition in children contribute to…

  • A Community-based Approach to Combating Malnutrition: What It Looks Like and How to Evaluate It

    A Community-based Approach to Combating Malnutrition: What It Looks Like and How to Evaluate It

    In a world of increasing rates of obesity, it is sometimes hard to remember that another type of malnutrition—undernutrition—remains a major contributor to mortality. Although all ages may be affected by malnutrition, children are most vulnerable to death and long-term disabilities caused by this disease. As such, treating and preventing undernutrition in children contribute to…