Malnutrition and substance use: critical factors in increasing child mortality

The increase in infant mortality in Mendoza, which in 2024 reached 7.5 deaths per 1,000 live births, compared to 5.5 in 2023, brought to the forefront the discussion about the multiple factors that affect this worrying phenomenon. Experts consulted addressed two fundamental areas: malnutrition and the impact of the use of psychoactive substances during pregnancy. Cecilia Keyr, Dean of the Faculty of Nutrition Sciences of Maza University, stresse…