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    La intervención profesional del Trabajador Social en la desnutrición de niños
    (Universidad Tècnica de Ambato, Facultad de Jurisprudencia y Ciencias Sociales, Carrera de Trabajo Social, 2024-08) Vizuete Amores, Noemi Enriqueta; Pino Loza, Eulalia Dolores
    The Pastocalle parish, located in the province of Cotopaxi, faces a critical challenge of child malnutrition due to the combination of scarce economic resources, high levels of unemployment and a lack of sufficient support from local authorities. This problem has been documented through a survey conducted with 50 parents of families in the sector. Child malnutrition in Pastocalle is mainly attributed to the economic inability of families to access adequate and nutritious food on a regular basis. High unemployment exacerbates this situation, further limiting the income available to purchase nutritious foods essential for proper child development. Furthermore, the lack of effective support from local authorities has contributed to maintaining this problem without adequate attention and response. An additional finding revealed by the surveys is the incidence of parents under the age of 21, who face additional challenges due to their own youth and inexperience, affecting the family's ability to provide a nutritionally adequate environment for their children. To address this complex problem, a social intervention led by a trained social worker is proposed. The intervention strategies will be based on policies designed to improve child nutrition conditions and will be implemented in collaboration with local authorities. The strategic proposals include: The development of support groups that can partially mitigate this problem in children, creation of a breast milk bank for newborn infants, and above all, providing information so that the people of this community know or they may have an idea of this important and delicate issue such as malnutrition. It is essential that these policies are approved and supported by local authorities to ensure their effectiveness and long-term sustainability. Addressing child malnutrition in Pastocalle is not only crucial for the immediate well-being of the affected children, but also to ensure a healthy and prosperous future for the entire population