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This systematic review examined the efficacy and safety of intermittent preventive treatment in schoolchildren (IPTsc).
In this study, researchers sought to further explore the association of anemia with Schistosoma mansoni and hookworm infections in individuals aged 5-90 in Uganda.
This study sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of iron supplementation during pregnancy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, an area affected by malaria.
This study examined predictors of both initial and repeat micronutrient powder (MNP) coverage by comparing two delivery models piloted in rural Nepal: distributing MNPs by female community health volunteers (FCHV) or at health facilities (HF).
In tropical regions, high rates of iron deficiency and malaria are common, both of which contribute to higher anemia prevalence.
In this community-based study, researchers used a behavior change communication approach to examine the effectiveness of “Trials of Improved Practices (TIPs)” on dietary and iron-folate intake during pregnancy in Varanasi, India.
Research has shown that Vitamin D and iron deficiencies frequently co-exist and potential overlapping metabolic pathways may need to be taken into account when designing programs.
Researchers have developed a diagnostic blood test for micronutrient deficiencies, or “a bacterial litmus test,” that measures levels of zinc in the blood using genetically modified bacteria.
In a study conducted at Rice University, bioengineers discovered that hemoglobin concentrations (used to measure anemia severity) produced from a single drop of blood varied widely, and that samples of six to nine drops of blood were needed for more consistent results.
Intestinal parasitic worms affect roughly 2 billion people and can lead to a number of detrimental health outcomes, including anemia, loss of iron, and poor absorption of nutrients. Controversy has emerged around an influential study on the positive benefits of mass deworming.
The World Health Organization (WHO) published a report, documenting estimates of the prevalence of anaemia for the year 2011 in preschool-aged children (6-59 months) and women of reproductive age (15-49 years).
The Food Fortification Initiative conducted a study to evaluate the impact of flour fortification programs on anemia prevalence in non-pregnant women in twelve countries. Findings indicated that fortification was associated with a decline in anemia prevalence.
Malaria is one of the leading causes of anemia globally. The President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) has released updated, redesigned country profiles for the 20 focus countries in Africa and the Greater Mekong Subregion of Southeast Asia.
Despite the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations on daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation during pregnancy, many women are still not receiving or taking the recommended dose of IFA supplements.
According to the 2013 National Nutrition Survey, the prevalence of anemia among young children in the Philippines remains high, but there have been significant declines over the past several years.
SPRING has developed a series of National Anemia Profiles, which provide country-specific information on the causes and burden of anemia, the policy environment, and program indicators.
Interventions for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have proven to be a worthwhile public health investment, with significant and achievable returns in health and productivity.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and the Government of Tanzania co-hosted a summit in Arusha, Tanzania, to reinvigorate interest, awareness, and investment in food fortification. H.E.
In September 2015, GAIN, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Business Network, and Devex teamed up to hold a high-level panel event titled “Harnessing the power of multi-stakeholder partnerships to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in food and nutrition security.” This event took place during
On October 14-16, 2015, FANTA, in collaboration with the International Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (iLiNS) Project, hosted a technical meeting, where program implementers and researchers convened to share evidence and operational lessons learned and discuss programmatic considerations regard