Background Although some studies have highlighted short birth interval as a risk factor for
adverse child nutrition outcomes, the question of whether and to what extent long birth …

Child malnutrition remains a significant concern in the Asia‐Pacific region, with short birth
intervals recognised as a potential risk factor. However, evidence of this association is …

Background The study of birth interval is important for maternal and child health. The long
birth interval is favorable for maternal, child health, and nutritional outcomes. The present …

Adolescent pregnancy is associated with poor fetal growth and development which, in turn,
increases the risk of childhood wasting and underweight. However, evidence on how young …

Introduction: Short birth spacing is reported to have health consequences for both mother
and child. This study aims to examine the effect of short birth interval on nutritional outcomes …

Background The first 1000 days of life are critical for a child's health and development.
Impaired growth during this period is linked to increased child morbidity, mortality, and long …

This review addresses the question of whether a short birth interval is associated with
adverse nutritional outcomes for the mother or the child. Indices of anthropometric status …

Background Postmenstrual and/or gestational age-corrected age (CA) is required to apply
child growth standards to children born preterm (< 37 weeks gestational age). Yet, CA is …

Objectives To identify postnatal predictors of malnutrition among 7-to 10-year-old children
and to assess the long-term effects of antenatal micronutrient supplementation on …

ABSTRACT Background. EarlyNutrition (www. project-earlynutrition. eu) is an international
research project investigating the effects of early nutrition on metabolic programming …