Background Multiple‐micronutrient (MMN) deficiencies often coexist among women of
reproductive age in low‐and middle‐income countries. They are exacerbated in pregnancy …

Maternal anemia is a well‐recognized global health problem; however, there remain
questions on specific hemoglobin (Hb) thresholds that predict health risk or protection for …

Background: Trihalomethanes (THMs) are widespread disinfection by-products (DBPs) in
drinking water, and long-term exposure has been consistently associated with increased …

Women's empowerment is associated with improved child nutrition, and both underpin the
achievement of multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We examined pathways …

Background Reported benefits of maternal nutrition supplements commenced during
pregnancy in low-resource populations have typically been quite limited. Objectives This …

Growing evidence supports the role of preconception maternal nutritional status (PMNS) on
birth outcomes; however, evidence of relationships with child growth are limited. We …

Maternal undernutrition remains a critical public health problem. There are large regional
and within-country disparities in the burden of underweight, anemia, and micronutrient …

Background Miscarriage is a common complication of pregnancy that can be caused by a
wide range of factors. Poor dietary intake of vitamins has been associated with an increased …

Despite substantial reductions in recent years in Nepal, stunting prevalence in children
younger than 5 years remains high and represents a leading public health concern. To …

South Asia has> 50% of the global burden of low birth weight (LBW). The objective was to
determine the extent to which maternal nutrition interventions commenced before …