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Fetal growth restriction (FGR) may lead to increased infant mortality rates and ill-health in adulthood. This study showed an association between maternal undernutrition, short stature, and anemia with indicators of FGR in a malaria-endemic region of Papua New Guinea.
This cross-sectional study was conducted in Ethiopia to determine correlation between maternal and neonatal hematologic profiles and iron status.
Using data from the National Institutes of Health-funded Maternal and Newborn Health Registry Study in Nagpur, India, this study evaluated whether exposure to smoke from biomass fuel as opposed to clean fuel was an independent risk factor for anemia in pregnancy.
Parasitic infections are common in sub-Saharan Africa; they lead to chronic inflammation and may result in anemia by preventing iron recycling and reducing iron absorption.
Interventions to control helminth infections may have an impact on both malaria and anemia.
The supplementation of iron-folic acid (IFA) tablets as part of antenatal care (ANC) is an important intervention for prevention and control of anemia.
This review examined studies on the use of multiple micronutrient powders (MNPs) in pregnancy, compared with supplements or no additional micronutrients. Overall, MNPs were similar to multiple micronutrient supplements in their effect on anemia and hemoglobin in mothers at or near term.
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), coordinated by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), is celebrated every year from 1-7 August in more
SPRING has adapted guidance from several sources to develop a methodology for extracting nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive funding data from donor and government budget documents.
SPRING has adapted guidance from several sources to develop a methodology for extracting nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive funding data from donor and government budget documents.
The Revitalization of Community Health Care Initiatives in Bangladesh (RCHCIB), a project of the Government of Bangladesh, will expand the use of tippy taps and community nutrition champions throughout the country, both strategies introduced by SPRING.
During a World Population Day event on July 11, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) recognized SPRING/Bangladesh’s exceptional efforts in Banaripara upazila of Barisal district.
In March 2013, the SPRING project hosted an Agriculture and Nutrition Global Learning and Evidence Exchange (AgN-GLEE) event entitled Strengthened and Sustainable Linkages among Agriculture, Economic Growth, and Nutrition in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Through 20 training courses, SPRING/Nigeria built the capacity of USAID OVC staff to deliver IYCF best practices.Read more
In Nigeria, the USAID-funded SPRING project is collaborating with PEPFAR-funded implementing partners who are Nigerian NGOs and CSOs that work with orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and Nigerian federal and state governments to help prepare the country for the roll out of its national
In March 2013, the SPRING project hosted an Agriculture and Nutrition Global Learning and Evidence Exchange (AgN-GLEE) event entitled Strengthened and Sustainable Linkages among Agriculture, Economic Growth, and Nutrition in Bangkok, Thailand.
As urbanization and household incomes in Africa increase, most peoples’ relationship with the food landscape also shifts. Changing economies cause increased non-agricultural employment, and decreased agricultural sector employment.
This blog emphasizes the need to mainstream nutrition into agricultural policy in Africa. Nutrition initiatives are urged to build contextual evidence and work with African researchers and institutions to generate local capacity.
The harmful health and economic effects of aflatoxin-contaminated crops are illustrated in this infographic. The graphic also describes prevention measures targeting each of aflatoxin’s complex causes.
This map of countries depicts the status of biofortified crops, which have been conventionally bred for high vitamin A, iron, and zinc content to address nutritional needs.