Kenya's stunted children

Mental and physical "stunting" affects about 170 million children across the world and has devastating effects on a child's future. CNN reports on how this disease is affecting Kenya's children.

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Published 17 October 2012 2:49pm

Updated 26 August 2013 10:48am

Source: CNN

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Mental and physical "stunting" affects about 170 million children across the world and has devastating effects on a child's future.

UNICEF has branded this phenomenon as a "silent tsunami" and says the solutions are simple: breastfeeding, adequate nutrition and access to healthcare.

CNN reports on how this disease is affecting Kenya's children.

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