Background Early marriage and motherhood have long been prevalent in India, with 44.5%
of women aged 20–24 reporting marriage before 18 in NFHS 3 (2005–2006), drop** to …

Objectives Preterm delivery (< 37 weeks gestation) is the largest cause of child mortality
worldwide. Marriage and pregnancy during adolescence have been associated with an …

In this study, we provide empirical evidence in support of intergenerational effects of
women's marriage age on girl-specific child education outcomes using a nationally …

Abstract Objective In South Asia, studies show secular trends toward slightly later women's
marriage and first reproduction. However, data on related biological and social events, such …

Marriage during childhood and adolescence adversely affects maternal and child health and
well-being, making it a critical global health issue. Analysis of factors associated with women …

Background and objectives Women's nutritional status is important for their health and
reproductive fitness. In a population where early marriage is common, we investigated how …

Background Women's early marriage (< 18 years) is a critical global health issue affecting
650 million women worldwide. It is associated with a range of adverse maternal physical …

Introduction Globally in 2024, 1 in 5 women aged 20–24 years worldwide had been married
before the age of 18 years. One reason for this persistent prevalence of underage marriage …

Background Environmental exposures in early life explain variability in many physiological
and behavioural traits in adulthood. Recently, we showed that exposure to a composite …

Introduction Maternal nutrition promotes maternal and child health. However, most
interventions to address undernutrition are only implemented once pregnancy is known, and …