Latin American Growth, Development Nutrition ongoing surveillance of children and adolescents (Observatorio Latinoamericano de Crecimiento, Salud y Nutrición de niños y adolescentes).

Abstract

In Latin America, there are distinguished research fellows and well trained clinical auxologists, nevertheless communication channels are not easily available and often depend on personal initiatives. The Grupo Latinoamericano sobre Cecimiento y Desarrollo Infantil (GLACDI) was created as a response in order to overcome these barriers and facilitate communication. A sub-group of members are in consequence, proposing the creation of a Latin American Observatory of Growth, Development and Nutrition that would formally create and develop these channels.