Worldwide,over ___ of the deaths in children under the age of 5 are due to under-nutrition.

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According to the World Health Organization, approximately 45% of deaths in children under the age of 5 are due to malnutrition. However, a significant portion of these deaths are not directly attributed to under-nutrition, but rather to associated conditions such as pneumonia and diarrhea, which are more prevalent in malnourished children. Therefore, it is estimated that one-third of deaths in children under 5 years of age worldwide are directly caused by under-nutrition.

Worldwide,over ___ of the Deaths in Children Under the Age