MALNUTRITION, WITH ITS 2 CONSTITUENTS of protein–energy malnutrition and
micronutrient deficiencies, continues to be a major health burden in developing countries. It …

Infectious disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries,
particularly in children. Increasing evidence suggests that protein-calorie malnutrition is the …

This book explains the growing field of syndemic theory and research, a framework for the
analysis and prevention of disease interactions that addresses underlying social and …

In Kenya–where undernutrition rates are high and the population-environment balance is
delicate–the risk of declining food availability has become increasingly concerning as …

Information on the impact of insecticide (permethrin)-treated bed nets (ITNs) from
randomized controlled trials in areas of intense perennial malaria transmission is limited. As …

As part of a community-based, group-randomized, controlled trial of insecticide-treated bed
nets (ITNs) in an area with intense malaria transmission in western Kenya, a birth cohort (n …

Background Stunting and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections including ascariasis,
trichuriasis and hookworm remain major public health problems in school-age pupils in …

Objective: Anemia is a major public health concern in preschool children and pregnant
women in the developing world. While many studies have examined these two at-risk …

The wheel of industrialization that spun throughout the last century resulted in urbanization
coupled with modifications in lifestyles and dietary habits. However, the communities living …

Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) affects millions of children in the developing world. The
relationship between malaria and PEM is controversial. The goal of this study was to …