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Nutritional Status of Children in the Lao PDR [PDF]

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 1996
The results of the first nationally representative survey of nutritional status of children in the Lao PDR, focusing on the assessment of protein-energy malnutrition are described. Among children under 5 years of age, the prevalence of stunting (children of short stature, below -2 Z-scores height-for-age) is 48 per cent, which is classified by WHO as a
K, Phimmasone, I, Douangpoutha, V, Fauveau, P, Pholsena   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Understanding the veterinary antibiotics supply chain to address antimicrobial resistance in Lao PDR: roles and interactions of involved stakeholders.

Acta Tropica, 2021
In response to the global call to mitigate risks associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR), new regulations on the access and use of veterinary antibiotics are currently being developed by the Lao government.
M. Poupaud, V. Putthana, A. Patriarchi, D. Caro, A. Agunos, N. Tansakul, F. Goutard   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Comparison of population-based measles-rubella immunoglobulin G antibody prevalence between 2014 and 2019 in Lao People's Democratic Republic: Impacts of the national immunization program

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2023
Objectives: We evaluated the effectiveness of the Lao People's Democratic Republic's measles-rubella immunization program using the seroprevalence from two cross-sectional surveys.
Shinsuke Miyano, Emilia Vynnycky, Chansay Pattamavone, Yasunori Ichimura, Yoshio Mori, Phonethipsavanh Nouanthong, Kongxay Phounphenghack, Chankham Tengbriacheu, Bouaphne Khamphaphongphane, Lauren Franzel, Tae Un Yang, Hendrikus Raaijimarkers, Kenichi Komada, Tomomi Ota, Masafumi Funato, Makoto Takeda, Masahiko Hachiya   +16 more
doaj   +1 more source

Traditional prenatal and postpartum food restrictions among women in northern Lao PDR

Maternal and Child Nutrition, 2021
Culturally determined food restrictions are common among pregnant and postpartum women in Asia. This study aimed to describe perinatal dietary restrictions, factors associated with food avoidances and attainment of minimum dietary diversity (MDD‐W) among
T. J. Smith, X. Tan, C. Arnold, D. Sitthideth, S. Kounnavong, S. Hess   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Livestock and People’s Live insight on Beef Cattle Value Chain and Commercialization Development Perspective [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Lao-native beef cattle predominantly belong to the Bos indicus species, and the majority of ruminant production in Laos remains under the control of small-scale or backyard producers employing traditional methods, leading to low productivity.
Sengsouriya Phoudthavong, Sibounnavong Phonsavard, Phengkhamma Tiengngeunh, Chanthavong Inta   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of careHPV™ human papillomavirus screening versus conventional cytology tests for the detection of precancerous and cancerous cervical lesions among women living with HIV‐1 in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Cancer Medicine, 2022
Background In the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), cervical cancer is the third leading cause of women cancer. Aims The objective of this cross‐sectional study was to compare the efficacy of careHPV™ test versus conventional Pap smear or ...
Phimpha Paboriboune, Keokedthong Phongsavan, Phetsamone Arounlangsy, Bruno Flaissier, Oukham Aphayarath, Prasit Phimmasone, Ketmala Banchongphanith, Mixi Xayaovong, Gonzague Jourdain, Anne‐Marie Schott, Mitra Saadatian‐Elahi, Laurent Magaud, Amna Klich, Nicole Ngo‐Giang‐Huong, Isabelle Heard, Muriel Rabilloud, Valentina Sanchez Picot, Christophe Longuet   +17 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of Anemia and Its Associate Factors among Women of Reproductive Age in Lao PDR: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Survey

Anemia, 2021
Introduction Anemia continues to be a major public health problem significant among women of reproductive age (WRA) in developing countries, including Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), where the prevalence of anemia among women remains high ...
Sengtavanh Keokenchanh, S. Kounnavong, A. Tokinobu, K. Midorikawa, Wakaha Ikeda, A. Morita, Takumi Kitajima, S. Sokejima   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Facts at a Glance

, 1991
1. Functioning Irrigation Acceleration Platforms 2. Improved use and access to smart water products and services 3. Improved access to finance 4. Increased access to SWS-related knowledge and demand created 5.
M. Management, ©GGGI Lao, Pdr, Gggi Headquarters, Pdr ©GGGI, Lao Pdr   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Potential and limitations of Payments for Environmental Services (PES) as a means to manage watershed services in mainland Southeast Asia

International Journal of the Commons, 2009
Based on two case studies conducted at local sites in Northern Thailand and Lao PDR, the objectives of this paper are (i) to assess whether conditions for the establishment of PES at the watershed level exist in the uplands of mainland SE Asia and (ii ...
Alana George, Alain Pierret, Arthorn Boonsaner, Valentin Christian, Olivier Planchon   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing Sustainable Bamboo-Based Income Generation Using a Value Chain Approach: Case Study of Nongboua Village in Lao PDR

Forests, 2021
Many bamboo species are well suited for agroforestry as they are more versatile and rapidly renewable than trees. Bamboo is an important income source for rural villagers around the world, especially in tropical developing countries, such as Lao PDR (Lao
Bo-hwi Lee, H. Rhee, Sebin Kim, Joon-Woo Lee, S. Koo, Sang-Jin Lee, Phayvanh Alounsavath, Y. Kim   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source