Research in Europe (UK) shows 200 million under-fives are 'intellectually stunted'
At least 200 million children under the age of five currently fail to reach their full intellectual potential, a new study of developing countries estimates.
Researchers blame the problem on malnutrition and inadequate cognitive and social stimulation. They also stress that many of these children could achieve their full potential with the help of relatively simple, low-cost programmes. In the first part of their analysis, Sally Grantham-McGregor of University College London, UK, and colleagues reviewed previous studies linking stunted growth and poverty to poor cognitive development during children's early years, when critical development occurs.
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