Seminarium z cyklu Spatial Warsaw Seminars – 9 grudnia br.

Prelegentem najbliższego seminarium będzie doktorant Wydziału Nauk Ekonomicznych – Muhammad Usman. Zaprezentuje swoje badanie "Hunger in the Shadows: Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Child Malnutrition Using Satellite-Derived Indicators of Conflicts, Climate Change, and Socioeconomic Deprivation".

Spotkanie odbędzie się 9 grudnia br., początek – o godz. 17:00.

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Abstrakt wystąpienia:

Rising conflicts and extreme climatic conditions pose significant threats to child health outcomes. This multifaceted and interconnected phenomenon necessitates a comprehensive understanding within regional contexts. This study examines the synergistic interactions between conflict intensity, climate vulnerability, and socioeconomic factors in shaping child health outcomes in fragile regions of Pakistan. We utilize diverse datasets, including geolocated temporal conflict data, gridded child growth indicators, and socioeconomic and climate variables from multiple sources, aggregated at the municipality level. A spatial panel approach is employed to analyze the relationship between child malnutrition and key environmental and socioeconomic indicators. The results reveal significant spatial heterogeneity in child malnutrition. Factors such as conflicts, droughts, temperatures exceeding 32°C, precipitation, the prevalence of diarrhea in children under five, and reliance on unimproved water and sanitation facilities exacerbate childhood stunting. Conversely, nightlight intensity, literacy rates, minimum temperature, reliance on improved water and sanitation facilities, crop yield and exclusive breastfeeding reduce childhood stunting.

Moreover, the spatial clustering of intersecting vulnerabilities intensifies risks for local populations. This study emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach to address child malnutrition, accounting for environmental and socioeconomic disadvantages. Moreover, it aims in providing actionable insights for policymakers to develop targeted strategies to mitigate child malnutrition.