Nutrition & Health

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Fleeing from home unexpectedly and in fear creates enormous physical and mental stress. This stress may continue through the various phases of displacement, and even after a permanent solution has been found. In addition, most IDPs have specific displacement-related problem caused by nutritional deficiencies or insufficient quantities of food and drinking water. The vast majority of IDPs cannot reach a doctor in time. Aside from material assistance, some form of psycho-social support may be needed to ensure that traumatised IDPs regain the ability to cope.


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