Decomposing the gap in childhood undernutrition between poor and non–poor in urban India, 2005–06 [PDF]
Despite the growing evidence from other developing countries, intra-urban inequality in childhood undernutrition is poorly researched in India. Additionally, the factors contributing to the poor/non-poor gap in childhood undernutrition have not been ...
Kumar, A., Singh, Aditya
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Short- and Long-Term Effects of Undernutrition During Adolescence on Oxidative Status and Glucose Homeostasis in Male and Female Rats. [PDF]
Saint Paul J +12 more
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Various forms of double burden of malnutrition problems exist in rural Kenya [PDF]
Background: The coexistence of overweight/obesity and undernutrition is often referred to as the double burden of malnutrition (DB). DB was shown to exist in many developing countries, especially in urban areas. Much less is known about DB in rural areas
Fongar, A., Gödecke, T., Qaim, M.
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Child undernutrition in affluent societies: what are we talking about? [PDF]
In this paper we set out to explore the prevalence of child undernutrition found in community studies in affluent societies, but a preliminary literature review revealed that, in the absence of a gold standard method of diagnosis, the prevalence largely ...
Ada L. Garcia +6 more
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Postnatal origins of undernutrition. [PDF]
Obesity and nutrition-related chronic disorders are fast rising in developing countries. But undernutrition--stunting, underweight, wasting and micronutrient deficiencies--still affect millions of preschool children in both rural and urban settings ...
Prost, Marc-André
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Geo-additive models of Childhood Undernutrition in three Sub-Saharan African Countries [PDF]
We investigate the geographical and socioeconomic determinants of childhood undernutrition in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia, three neighboring countries in Southern Africa using the 1992 Demographic and Health Surveys.
A Caputo +33 more
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Undernutrition and stage of gestation influence fetal adipose tissue gene expression [PDF]
Funded by the Scottish Government’s Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS), including the Strategic Partnership for Animal Science Excellence (SPASE) and the U.S. National Institutes of Health (HD045784).
Adam, Clare L +7 more
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Malnourished and surviving in South Asia, better nourished and dying young in Africa: What can explain this puzzle? [PDF]
This paper examines the factors explaining the very different relationship between anthropometric shortfall and child mortality in South Asia and Sub Saharan Africa.
Klasen, S.
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Reducing child undernutrition through dietary diversification, reduced aflatoxin exposure, and improved hygiene practices: the immediate impacts in central Tanzania [PDF]
Open Access Article; Published online: 28 Nov 2019The study aimed to quantify the immediate effects of dietary diversification, food safety, and hygiene interventions on child undernutrition in four rural villages in Kongwa district of central Tanzania ...
Anitha, S. +11 more
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Nurse-friendly nutritional screening for patient benefit [PDF]
Screening for undernutrition is highly important and may reduce morbidity and mortality. The Minimal Eating Observation and Nutrition Form – Version II (MEONF-II) is a nutritional screening tool specifically developed for use by nurses. Here, we describe
Hagell, Peter, +4 more
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