Childhood stunting: a global perspective
Childhood stunting is the best overall indicator of children's well‐being and an accurate
reflection of social inequalities. Stunting is the most prevalent form of child malnutrition with …
reflection of social inequalities. Stunting is the most prevalent form of child malnutrition with …
Every Newborn: progress, priorities, and potential beyond survival
In this Series paper, we review trends since the 2005 Lancet Series on Neonatal Survival to
inform acceleration of progress for newborn health post-2015. On the basis of multicountry …
inform acceleration of progress for newborn health post-2015. On the basis of multicountry …
[HTML][HTML] National, regional, and worldwide estimates of low birthweight in 2015, with trends from 2000: a systematic analysis
Background Low birthweight (LBW) of less than 2500 g is an important marker of maternal
and fetal health, predicting mortality, stunting, and adult-onset chronic conditions. Global …
and fetal health, predicting mortality, stunting, and adult-onset chronic conditions. Global …
The human microbiome and child growth–first 1000 days and beyond
The assembly of microbial communities within the gastrointestinal tract during early life plays
a critical role in immune, endocrine, metabolic, and other host developmental pathways …
a critical role in immune, endocrine, metabolic, and other host developmental pathways …
The stunting syndrome in develo** countries
AJ Prendergast, JH Humphrey - Paediatrics and international child …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Linear growth failure is the most common form of undernutrition globally. With an estimated
165 million children below 5 years of age affected, stunting has been identified as a major …
165 million children below 5 years of age affected, stunting has been identified as a major …
Small vulnerable newborns—big potential for impact
Despite major achievements in child survival, the burden of neonatal mortality has remained
high and even increased in some countries since 1990. Currently, most neonatal deaths are …
high and even increased in some countries since 1990. Currently, most neonatal deaths are …
Micronutrient deficiencies in pregnancy worldwide: health effects and prevention
Micronutrients, vitamins and minerals accessible from the diet, are essential for biologic
activity. Micronutrient status varies widely throughout pregnancy and across populations …
activity. Micronutrient status varies widely throughout pregnancy and across populations …
Risk factors for childhood stunting in 137 develo** countries: a comparative risk assessment analysis at global, regional, and country levels
Background Stunting affects one-third of children under 5 y old in develo** countries, and
14% of childhood deaths are attributable to it. A large number of risk factors for stunting have …
14% of childhood deaths are attributable to it. A large number of risk factors for stunting have …
[HTML][HTML] Perspective: what does stunting really mean? A critical review of the evidence
The past decade has seen an unprecedented increase in attention to undernutrition, and
drastically reducing child stunting has become a global development objective. The strong …
drastically reducing child stunting has become a global development objective. The strong …
Severe childhood malnutrition
The main forms of childhood malnutrition occur predominantly in children< 5 years of age
living in low-income and middle-income countries and include stunting, wasting and …
living in low-income and middle-income countries and include stunting, wasting and …