The National Nutrition 2022 study, organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in collaboration with international institutions, will be conducted from July 23 to August 10, 2022 at 16 different sites across Mauritius. In this context, a training program was launched yesterday, Wednesday 20 July, for staff who will collect data on blood pressure, blood samples, height, weight, as well as waist and neck circumference of population.
In his speech, Dr. Kailesh Jagutpal insisted on the objectives of this study which are to study food consumption habits and to assess the nutritional status of the population in order to treat health problems related to food and nutrition and non-communicable diseases in the country. This will help assess the incidence of malnutrition and its drivers among the population, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The aim is to study the food consumption habits and to assess the nutritional status of the population. The data collected will help define strategies and develop action plans for the fight against non-communicable diseases in the country. To this end, officials from the Department of Health and Welfare will visit the locations listed below from July 23 to August 10, 2022.
The Department of Health and Welfare is seeking the cooperation of the public in conducting this exercise.
In addition, the findings of the national study will not only be used to monitor and evaluate progress made by comparing previous nutritional data, but will also help the Ministry of Health fill in the gaps. “The survey will also help assess ongoing nutrition programs as specified in the National Nutrition Action Plan 2016-2020 and provide valuable information that will strengthen nutrition services, action plans and program delivery,” he pointed out.
All those who have received a letter of invitation from the Department of Health and Welfare to participate in this study must report to the above centers at the agreed upon time and date.
