Subscribe to the IDB´s First Steps Blog to keep up-to-date with the latest publications and discussions on child development. by Rita Sorio* The prevalence of anemia in the Americas has been estimated at 29.3%. Ironically, in Uruguay, a country known for its high red meat consumption, the prevalence of anemia in children exceeds this average. According to data from the … [Read more...] about Anemic Meat-eaters
Innovation, Monetary Incentives and Services for Children
by Carolina González Acero Peru has an innovative plan to provide monetary incentives to the regions of the country that guarantee health care coverage and nutrition services for children. … [Read more...] about Innovation, Monetary Incentives and Services for Children
How Come Manolo Doesn’t Go to Preschool?
Subscribe to the IDB´s First Steps Blog to stay up-to-date with the latest publications and discussions on child development. by Patricia Jara A few days ago, I met Paulina in an electronics store. She made the comment that it was her last day of work; she quit so she could take care of Manolo, her three-year-old son. Paulina, her husband and their son live in a tiny … [Read more...] about How Come Manolo Doesn’t Go to Preschool?
Teen Pregnancy in Mexico
Subscribe to the IDB´s First Steps Blog to keep up-to-date with the latest publications and discussions on child development. by Filipa de Castro and Betania Allen-Leigh What do we know about teen pregnancy in Mexico? In Mexico, 31.2% of teen girls ages 15 to 19 are sexually active [link in Spanish], and over half (56%) of them have been pregnant. An increase in … [Read more...] about Teen Pregnancy in Mexico
Pope Francis Supports Breastfeeding
© Blog First Steps, IDB’s Social Protection and Health Division Jorge Mario Bergoglio is 77 years old. He was born in Flores, a typically middle-class neighborhood of Buenos Aires, and is a fan of San Lorenzo, my favorite soccer team (after Boca, that is!). On March 13 [link in Spanish], he celebrated his first anniversary in an office that has made him one of the most … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Supports Breastfeeding