Impact of childhood malnutrition on host defense and infection
MK Ibrahim, M Zambruni, CL Melby… - Clinical microbiology …, 2017 - Am Soc Microbiol
The global impact of childhood malnutrition is staggering. The synergism between
malnutrition and infection contributes substantially to childhood morbidity and mortality …
malnutrition and infection contributes substantially to childhood morbidity and mortality …
Preventing environmental enteric dysfunction through improved water, sanitation and hygiene: an opportunity for stunting reduction in developing countries
MNN Mbuya, JH Humphrey - Maternal & child nutrition, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
In 2011, one in every four (26%) children under 5 years of age worldwide was stunted. The
realization that most stunting cannot be explained by poor diet or by diarrhoea, nor …
realization that most stunting cannot be explained by poor diet or by diarrhoea, nor …
The W orld H ealth O rganization's global target for reducing childhood stunting by 2025: rationale and proposed actions
Abstract In 2012, the World Health Organization adopted a resolution on maternal, infant
and young child nutrition that included a global target to reduce by 40% the number of …
and young child nutrition that included a global target to reduce by 40% the number of …
Prevention of malaria in pregnancy
Malaria remains one of the most preventable causes of adverse birth outcomes. Intermittent
preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine is used to prevent …
preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine is used to prevent …
Monthly sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine versus dihydroartemisinin–piperaquine for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy: a double-blind, randomised …
Background Intermittent treatment with sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine, recommended for
prevention of malaria in pregnant women throughout sub-Saharan Africa, is threatened by …
prevention of malaria in pregnant women throughout sub-Saharan Africa, is threatened by …
Antibiotic prophylaxis during the second and third trimester to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes and morbidity
J Thinkhamrop, GJ Hofmeyr, O Adetoro… - Cochrane database …, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Several studies have suggested that prophylactic antibiotics given during
pregnancy improved maternal and perinatal outcomes, while others have shown no benefit …
pregnancy improved maternal and perinatal outcomes, while others have shown no benefit …
Early-childhood linear growth faltering in low-and middle-income countries
Globally, 149 million children under 5 years of age are estimated to be stunted (length more
than 2 standard deviations below international growth standards),. Stunting, a form of linear …
than 2 standard deviations below international growth standards),. Stunting, a form of linear …
Drugs for preventing malaria in pregnant women in endemic areas: any drug regimen versus placebo or no treatment
D Radeva‐Petrova, K Kayentao… - Cochrane Database …, 2014 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Pregnancy increases the risk of malaria and this is associated with poor health
outcomes for both the mother and the infant, especially during the first or second pregnancy …
outcomes for both the mother and the infant, especially during the first or second pregnancy …
Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine exhibits dose-response protection against adverse birth outcomes related to malaria and sexually transmitted and reproductive tract …
Background. We conducted a prospective cohort study in Zambia among pregnant women
who received intermittent preventive treatment using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) …
who received intermittent preventive treatment using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) …
[图书][B] Statistical analysis of human growth and development
YB Cheung - 2014 - api.taylorfrancis.com
For about 15 years I have been involved in the medical and psychological studies of human
growth and development in African and Asian countries. I have worked with statisticians and …
growth and development in African and Asian countries. I have worked with statisticians and …