Malnutrition in Guatemala

Malnutrition in Guatemala

Introduction

With an estimated population of 1.3 million, Guatemala is situated in Central America. The country is under the rule of Democratic Government. The country became an independent state in 1821 and witnessed a boost in economic growth after the democratic Government gains the thrown. On the other hand, the country has also faced the 'darkest times' of a civil war for 36 years.

Spanish is regulated as the official language of Guatemala, whereas Mayan language is spoken all around the city. After 36 years of Military rule and civil war. Most of the countrymen are on the opinion that it is a strategy to decrease the growth potential of Guatemala.

According to a report published by the United Nations and World Health Organization (UNICEF) it became very difficult for the people living in Guatemala to earn bread for the whole family. The research carried out tells us the fact that on an average a person earns $2 to $3. An in-depth analysis tells us that, most of the children haven't seen or went to any school in their lives.

According to the data and statistics published in 2007 by (UNICEF). The American nation is on the forth number, whereas in Latin America Guatemala is on the top. From low income to worst legal and regulatory framework, Guatemala's 80% of the children are affected from malnutrition this means that half of the future generation would be affected from these diseases.

The major issue which the people of Guatemala are facing is that they don't have the food to consume. Here food refers to a proper diet which contains (protein and minerals) necessary for the human body to grow and develop immunity against the diseases.

For more than 300,000 people the Government along with the private sector and providing food and health services in more than 700 villages. These donation aims to help more than 400,000 people who are affected from malnutrition. The medical practitioners have accepted the fact that kids in these locations are so malnourished that they black hairs turned into brown.

Culture

Guatemala is the centre of Maya culture which was at some point in time the centre of Asian Indians. After the civil war in 1944 the countries become a Spanish colony in 1524. Guatemala has the world's most spectacular Mayan archaeological sites and the only composition of the end of the Mayan community of more than half of the population. This is a country of 21 ethnic groups more than 23 kinds of language, makes it the world's most unusual one.

Development

In 1524, the first colony was established but the opponents are fighting on the same issue of its development. Warriors were needed in 1527, relocated to the now near San Miguel Escobar. Unfortunately, the 1541 earthquake destroyed here. Established the capital until 1773, was the devastating earthquake in La Antigua Guatemala.

Government Structure

The 17th century the governance of Guatemala has taken over by the Spanish conquistador Herman Cortes. Spain has managed the country for almost 2 centuries ...