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Determinants of infant and child mortality in Zimbabwe: Results of multivariate hazard analysis [PDF]

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This study addresses important issues in infant and child mortality in Zimbabwe. The objective of the paper is to determine the impact of maternal, socioeconomic and sanitation variables on infant and child mortality. Results show that births of order 6+
Jeroen K Van Ginneken, Joshua Kembo
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An update on infant nutrition [PDF]

open access: yesJornal de Pediatria, 2000
E R, Giugliani, F A, Lopez
openaire   +2 more sources

Developmental differences in cortical bone structure in chimpanzee and human femora reflect early locomotor independence in humans

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The cortical bone structure of long bone diaphyses changes throughout growth via skeletal modeling and has important implications for bone strength and structural integrity. Ontogenetic trends in diaphyseal structure have been identified in both chimpanzees and humans but it is not yet clear how these trends compare given notable differences ...
Karen R. Swan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

THE VALUE OF QUALITY CERTIFICATION FOR INFANT FOODS: RESULTS FROM A MARKET EXPERIMENT IN MALI

open access: yes
This paper uses an experimental-economics technique to measure the potential impact of introducing quality certification to the market for infant foods in Mali, where malnutrition is widespread.
Masters, William A., Sanogo, Diakalia
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The Poor at Birth: Infant Auxology and Mortality at Philadelphia's Almshouse Hospital, 1848-1873 [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper presents an analysis of birth weights and infant mortality in mid-nineteenth century Philadelphia using obstetrics records of Philadelphia's Almshouse hospital, an institution for the poor and their offspring.
Claudia D. Goldin, Robert A. Margo
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Dual Functions of Dietary Rubber Seed Oil Supplementation: Enriching N‐3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Enhancing Antioxidant Capacity in Pekin Ducks

open access: yesAnimal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Dietary RSO supplementation improved growth performance, simultaneously enriched n‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n‐3 PUFA), and enhanced antioxidant capacity in Pekin ducks, which suggested that RSO has the potential to be a novel n‐3 PUFA source and an antioxidant for Pekin ducks to generate animal functional foods.
Lei Zhuang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modulation of Animal Gut Health by Milk Oligosaccharide

open access: yesAnimal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the composition and structural characteristics of MOs across different mammalian species, and elucidates their roles and mechanisms in maintaining intestinal homeostasis by regulating gut microbiome and enhancing intestinal chemical, physical and immune barriers.
Ningtao Chen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anatomy education experiences of physical education professionals in a wellness‐centered era: Evidence from South Korea

open access: yesAnatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Understanding human anatomy is crucial for professionals working in physical education–related fields. However, anatomy education in South Korean universities is often perceived as insufficiently aligned with professional demands. This study aims to document current experiences and perceptions of anatomy education among individuals engaged in ...
Kyu‐Lim Lee   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cost-benefit analysis of a multicomponent breastfeeding promotion and support intervention in a developing country.

open access: yesPLoS ONE
BackgroundStudies on breastfeeding promotion and support interventions suggest some economic benefits. This study assessed the direct and indirect costs of a multicomponent breastfeeding promotion and support intervention during the first two years of ...
Maya Basbous   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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