Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods. Although the condition has improved over the years, considerable disparities persist, with 60 per cent of people in the mountains and 53 per cent in the hills being food insecure, compared to 48 per cent in the plains.Recent studies show that Nepal has made progress in reducing malnutrition over the past 25 years, with child stunting dropping from 56.6 per cent in 1996 to 24.8 per cent in 2022. However, this improvement varies by income level. The poorest saw only a 19.7 per cent reduction, while the wealthiest experienced a 67.1 per cent decrease, indicating that low-income communities need more targeted help. Stunting (shorter height for age) affects 25 per cent of children under five, while 8 per cent of children are wasted (dangerously low weight for height) and 19 per cent are underweight.
https://thehimalayantimes.com/opinion/malnutrition-in-nepals-himalayas-women-can-help-resolve-it
Do you know that there is a saint invoked against procrastination? He's a saint for those who need things done right now, not tomorrow!
He is Saint Expedite,snd today, April 19th, is his feast day..
He is often called upon for help in overcoming delays and taking decisive action, stemming from the legend where he rejected the devil’s urging to postpone his conversion to Christianity.
In that story, depicted with him crushing a crow symbolizing "tomorrow" (cras in Latin) while holding a cross marked "today" (hodie),
he embodies swift resolution and is a popular figure for those seeking to combat procrastination or resolve urgent matters quickly.
Miraculous Prayer or Prayer for Urgent Matters
My Saint Expedite of urgent and just causes,
please intercede for me with Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Succor me in this hour of affliction and despair,
my Saint Expedite. You who are a holy warrior,
You who are the Saint of the afflicted,
You who are the Saint of the desperate,
You who are the Saint of urgent causes,
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