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“Diarrhoea is the reason you can have a malnourished child in a well-fed family.” quote by Rose George
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“Diarrhoea is the reason you can have a malnourished child in a well-fed family.”

Rose George

About This Quote

Source Book: The End of the World Is Just the Beginning, 2020

Even in affluent families, poor nutrition can cause severe illness in children.

In simple terms: Wealth doesn’t guarantee health.

Key Takeaway

Address hidden health disparities.

Themes

health inequality nutrition

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

advocacy informative

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community health programs
  • parental education

Key Concepts

socio‑economic status public health child welfare

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can affluent families prevent malnutrition?
  • What policies protect vulnerable children?
A Different Perspective

Complex causes may be oversimplified.

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