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Childhood obesity in developing countries: epidemiology, determinants, and prevention
2012Rapidly changing dietary practices and a sedentary lifestyle have led recently to increasing prevalence of childhood obesity (5–19 yrs) in developing countries.DocumentLong-term effects of breastfeeding: a systematic review
World Health Organization, 2013Breastfeeding has well-established short-term benefits, particularly the reduction of morbidity andDocumentFood for thought: tackling child malnutrition to unlock potential and boost prosperity
Save the Children Fund, 2013The long-term consequences of child malnutrition for health and resilience to disease are well established. But this report presents new evidence which identifies the impact of malnutrition on educational outcomes across a range of countries.DocumentThe politics of reducing malnutrition: building commitment and accelerating progress
The Lancet, 2013In the past 5 years, political discourse about the challenge of undernutrition has increased substantially at national and international levels and has led to stated commitments from many national governments, international organisations, and donors. The Scaling Up Nutrition movement has both driven, and been driven by, this developing momentum.DocumentNutrition-sensitive interventions and programmes: how can they help to accelerate progress in improving maternal and child nutrition?
The Lancet, 2013Acceleration of progress in nutrition will require effective, large-scale nutrition-sensitive programmes that address key underlying determinants of nutrition and enhance the coverage and effectiveness of nutrition-specific interventions.DocumentEvidence-based interventions for improvement of maternal and child nutrition: what can be done and at what cost?
The Lancet, 2013Maternal undernutrition contributes to 800,000 neonatal deaths annually; stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies are estimated to underlie nearly 3.1 million child deaths annually.DocumentIs the bride too beautiful? Safe motherhood in rural Rwanda
Africa Power and Politics (APP) / Developmental Regimes in Africa (DRA), 2012Despite recent improvements in some countries, progress towards reducing maternal mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa overall lags considerably behind that of other developing country regions.DocumentIntercultural Health Policies in Latin America
Evidence and Lessons from Latin America, 2013Historically, indigenous peoples’ access to health services in Latin America has been limited due to a variety of social, economic and cultural factors. The misunderstanding of indigenous peoples’ world view and their definition of health makes it more difficult to design and implement public policies that reflect their real needs.DocumentProvision and use of maternal health services among urban poor women in Kenya: what do we know and what can we do?
PubMed Central, 2008In sub-Saharan Africa, the unprecedented population growth that started in the second half of the twentieth century has evolved into unparalleled urbanisation and an increasing proportion of urban dwellers living in slums and shanty towns, making it imperative to pay greater attention to the health problems of the urban poor. In particular, urgent efforts need to focus on maternal health.DocumentSaving Newborn Lives in Nigeria: Newborn Health in the Context of the Integrated Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Strategy
2011Nigeria has made little progress towards reducing child mortality – Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 4. According to the UN mortality estimates, Nigeria has achieved only an average of 1.2% reduction in under-five mortality per year since 1990.Pages