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Some Results from the Fight Against Malnutrition<br />

In the Semi-arid region, participation in Bolsa Família<br />

reduced the risk of chronic malnutrition in children under<br />

five by 30%<br />

The largest benefit was seen <strong>for</strong> children between the<br />

ages of 6 and 11 months, <strong>for</strong> whom there was a 62%<br />

reduction in the risk of chronic malnutrition.<br />

Source: Inquiry “Chama<strong>da</strong> Nutricional” – MDS/MS 2006.

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