The Philippine economy is losing at least P328 billion yearly because of the impact of stunted child growth on workforce productivity and education, according to a report from Save the Children Philippines, a nongovernment organization (NGO).

The report, titled “Cost of Hunger: Philippines” said that since 2013, child stunting has cost the Philippines 3 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP).

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