Maternal lifestyle during pregnancy, as well as early nutrition and the environment infants
are raised in, are considered relevant factors for the prevention of childhood obesity. Several …

Background Maternal body mass index is linked to short-and long-term unfavorable health
outcomes both for child and mother. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of …

Background Nutrition outcomes among young children in Nigeria are among the worse
globally. Mother's limited knowledge about food choices, feeding, and health care seeking …

South Asia continues to carry the greatest share and number of wasted children worldwide.
Understanding the determinants of wasting is important as policymakers renew efforts to …

Abstract Purpose of Review The population of HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) children is
expanding rapidly, and over one million HEU infants are born each year globally. Several …

Background Household air pollution (HAP) from cooking with solid fuels has become a
leading cause of death and disability in many developing countries including Bangladesh …

Stunting is a major problem in Bangladesh, with a prevalence of 31% in 2017. The
prevalence of stunting in children aged under two has reduced by only 6% since 2004. After …

Background Globally the rates of caesarean section (CS) have steadily increased in recent
decades. This rise is not fully accounted for by increases in clinical factors which indicate the …

Abstract Background and Objectives Malnutrition among women is a major public health
problem that has been linked to stunted growth, diabetes, and has adverse consequences …

Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) means that an infant should be breastfed only for
the first six months of life to achieve optimal child development and to prevent infant …