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Future for the World’s Children Report
Why is it in the news?
- According to a recently released report, no single country is adequately protecting children’s health, their environment and their future.
- The report named "Future for the world's children report" was released by a Commission of more than 40 child and adolescent health experts from around the world.
- The Commission was convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and The Lancet.
More in the news
- Findings of the Report:
(1) The health and future of every child and adolescent worldwide is under immediate threat from ecological degradation and climate change.
(2) There is also a threat from exploitative marketing practices that push heavily processed fast food, sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco at them.
(3) Children in Norway, the Republic of Korea and the Netherlands have the best chance at survival and well-being.
(4) Children in the Central African Republic, Chad, Somalia, Niger and Mali face the worst odds.
(5) The number of children and adolescents who are obese has increased drastically.
- India's status in the report:
(1) In the report assessing the capacity of 180 countries, India stands 77th (sustainability index).
(2) India is at 131st position on a ranking that measures the best chance at survival and well-being for children.
(3) Although India has improved in health and sanitation, it has to increase its spending on health.
Source
The Hindu