The deepening global economic crisis could significantly raise infant mortality and malnutrition rates, a UN official said Tuesday, urging Asian governments to protect millions of vulnerable children.
SINGAPORE -- The deepening global economic crisis could raise infant mortality and malnutrition rates by up to 10 percent, a UN official said Tuesday, urging Asian governments to protect millions of vulnerable children.
The government would declare January 24 as the national girl child day with a focus on targeting the scourges of female foeticide, domestic violence and malnutrition.
CINCINNATI (AP) - An Ohio grand jury has indicted a couple on charges of murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of their 11-week-old daughter from malnutrition.
