Nadine Graham Kate Leavens

Shannon McGinnis Johana Rahman

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

Who is most affected?

Southern Somalia
Areas of Political Tension Vulnerable Populations

Children
Poor Gender Migration Lifestyle

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

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

Challenges faced in providing aid in Somalia

Ongoing conflict Pirates

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