In 2017, an estimated 1 in every 4 (23%) children aged< 5 years were stunted worldwide.
With slow progress in stunting reduction in many regions and the realization that a large …

Background Environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) is an acquired enteropathy of the
small intestine, characterized by enteric inflammation, villus blunting and decreased crypt-to …

Abstract Purpose of Review Review recent developments pertaining to the epidemiology,
molecular pathogenesis, and sequelae of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) infections …

Undernutrition affects millions of children in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) and
underlies almost half of all deaths among children under 5 years old. The growth deficits that …

Background Environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) is thought to increase the risk of
micronutrient deficiencies, but few studies adjust for dietary intakes and systemic …

Background Poor growth in early childhood has been associated with increased risk of
mortality and morbidity, as well as long-term deficits in cognitive development and economic …

Shockingly, malnutrition remains a dominant cause of mortality, morbidity and lost potential
in today's children. In 2017, more than 1 in 5 children did not achieve their growth potential …

Campylobacter species infections have been associated with malnutrition and intestinal
inflammation among children in low-resource settings. However, it remains unclear whether …

Undernutrition is a major public health problem leading to 1 in 5 of all deaths in children
under 5 years. Undernutrition leads to growth stunting and/or wasting and is often …

Environmental enteric dysfunction (EED)(also referred to as environmental enteropathy) is a
subclinical chronic intestinal disorder that is an emerging contributor to early childhood …