A conceptual framework for Project MAMI

35th SCN Session - WG Nutrition in
Emergencies
A conceptual framework for
Project MAMI
Towards a common understanding of
the causes and classification of infant
malnutrition
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Why does MAMI need a
conceptual framework?
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The project focuses on the management of acute
malnutrition in infants in emergency programmes
Classification of malnutrition in infants is not
straight forward
The ‘management’ of acute malnutrition will
inevitably involve some consideration of
preventative as well as curative approaches
Developing a common understanding of what the
causes are and how to classify cases is therefore
important as we start the project
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The UNICEF Conceptual
Framework
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DRAFT Expanded Framework for 0-5
Months in Emergencies
Breastfed
Orphaned
Poor BF performance:
Psychological
Stress
Artificially fed
Inadequate formula or
other milks
Inadequate equipment
and fuel
Inadequate knowledge
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Reduced time for
infant feeding
Orphaned
All
Severe maternal
infections
Inadequate clean
water
Severe maternal
malnutrition
MAMI
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Other Aspects
- Critical but outside project scope
MAMI
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A Working Classification
Infant Malnutrition
Low birth weight
IUGR/SGA
MAMI
Post-natal malnutrition
Preterm
Wasting
Stunting
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Invitation to Collaborate
Please help us develop the evidence base to improve the
management of malnourished young infants
Project websites:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cihd/research/nutrition/mami
http://www.ennonline.net/ife/
Contact: Marko Kerac
Email: [email protected]
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