Anemia, chronic child malnutrition and education in rural areas under a public policy for COVID-19.

Abstract

The research was carried out in the department of Huancavelica, province and district of Churcampa, which has a general population of 35,654 inhabitants, 11 districts, 325 communities, neighborhoods and hamlets. The study detailed the characteristics of health problems found in the population such as anemia and Chronic Child Malnutrition (ICD) in the age range, under 5 years of age and also of pregnant mothers. It had a quantitative approach, with a comparative descriptive design, seeking to measure the variables of the context with the sole purpose of analyzing the data obtained and establishing associated conclusions. The description was used as a systematic way to define and specify the facts using techniques such as observation and survey through a census sample.