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    The document discusses the famine conditions in Somalia according to UN criteria. It states that at least 20% of households face extreme food shortages, acute malnutrition rates exceed 30%, and the death rate exceeds two persons per day per 10,000 persons. It notes that the southern regions of Somalia and vulnerable populations like children, the poor, and women are most affected. The document outlines risk factors for Somalis like decreased access to resources and increased disease rates and severity. It describes the focus of treatment efforts on women and children through nutrition assessments and ready-to-use therapeutic foods.

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    The document discusses the famine conditions in Somalia according to UN criteria. It states that at least 20% of households face extreme food shortages, acute malnutrition rates exceed 30%, and the death rate exceeds two persons per day per 10,000 persons. It notes that the southern regions of Somalia and vulnerable populations like children, the poor, and women are most affected. The document outlines risk factors for Somalis like decreased access to resources and increased disease rates and severity. It describes the focus of treatment efforts on women and children through nutrition assessments and ready-to-use therapeutic foods.

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    Nadine Graham Kate Leavens Click to edit Master subtitle style

    Shannon McGinnis Johana Rahman

    7/2/12

    Famine in Somalia
    UN Criteria for Famine: At Least: 20% of households in an area face extreme food shortages Acute malnutrition rates exceed 30% Death rate exceeds two persons per day per 10,000 persons Click to edit Master subtitle style

    7/2/12

    Who is most affected?

    Southern SomaliaPolitical Areas of


    Tension Vulnerable Populations Children Poor Gender Migration Lifestyle
    7/2/12

    Risk Factors

    Decreased access to basic needs: food, water, Malnutrition shelter, and sanitation Increased disease severity Increased risk of contracting HIV Vaccine preventable diseases Limited healthcare access Vector-borne diseases Interruptions in treatment of chronic Water and food-borne diseases conditions Diseases associated with crowding Increased risk of death
    7/2/12

    Treatment

    Most focus on women and children

    Tend to be more vulnerable and in more need of nutrition MUAC- Mid Upper Arm Circumference Bracelet

    Key treatments

    Fortified Blended Foods (Corn-Soya Blend) Ready to Use Foods (Plumpy) High Energy Biscuits, Micronutrient Powders, Compressed Food Bars Food for Work programs

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw2fHVD-dZE&feature=player_embedde 7/2/12 Challenges faced in providing aid in Somalia

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