Childhood stunting is a health issue in the Philippines, and 2 in 3 moms are unaware of the long-term effects of stunting on childhood growth The Growth Watch initiative aims to accelerate efforts to help parents identify children’s growth issues early, seek treatment and prevent malnutrition Abbott is banding with communities to raise awareness, and offer online tools, educational resources, nutrition assessment and counselling to promote childhood growth Dr. Jose Rodolfo Dimaano, Jr., Abbott Medical Director for Asia Pacific (middle), along with Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian Justinne Go, (left) and Cebu Mom Influencer Toni Pino-Oca (right) debunk common Filipino myths and misconceptions, promoting the importance of early and consistent growth monitoring and intervention. MANILA, Philippines, 7 November 2024 — Global statistics show childhood malnutrition is still a persistent health burden, including in the Philippines. According to the Department of Health, 1 in 4 children...