Reducing malnutrition around the world

We've launched the Abbott Center for Malnutrition Solutions to Creatively tackle malnutrition globally.

Malnutrition affects one in three people globally

It impacts people of all ages, all geographies and all socioeconomic classes

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A problem that's slow to improve

Malnutrition affects 1 in 3 people around the world—all ages, all geographies and all socioeconomic classes.

Malnutrition takes many forms:

  • Stunting: 148 million kids under 5 fall below a healthy height for their age
  • Underweight: 462 million adults are below a healthy body mass index (BMI)
  • Wasting: 45 million kids under 5 are below a healthy weight for their height
  • Overweight or obese: 1.9 billion adults are overweight or obese and 37 million children under 5 are overweight

It is a complex issue that requires collaboration to make meaningful impact. Partnerships that connect communities, governments, health organizations and the private sector play a transformative role in addressing malnutrition in all its forms. 

Taking a different approach

Addressing malnutrition is no small task. By listening to what's needed at the local levels, bringing forward innovative ideas and working with partners, we can make a meaningful impact on malnutrition. That's why we've created the Abbott Center for Malnutrition Solutions—a collaboration between Abbott and external nutrition experts and partners—to identify, treat and prevent malnutrition.

Our guiding principles

Co-creating for global impact

we’re collaborating across sectors and groups to understand and respond to the needs and nuances of malnutrition at a local level.

Leveraging science and innovation

we’re applying our expertise in science and nutrition to support innovative approaches to identify, address and prevent malnutrition.

Building pathways for sustainable change

making an impact will require strengthening communities to respond to malnutrition in ways that are relevant and can be sustained.

Nutrition screening

The muac z-score tape

A tool to help identify malnutrition.

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