Mezzano, Julieta

Effects of Iron and Vitamin A Levels on Pregnant Women and Birth Outcomes: Complex Relationships Untangled Using a Birth Cohort Study in Uganda

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Mezzano, Julieta

Namirembe, Grace

Ausman, Lynne M.

Marino-Costello, Elizabeth

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Introduction: Women and infants are among the most vulnerable groups for micronutrient deficiencies. Pregnancy micronutrient status can affect birth outcomes and subsequent infants' growth.

Effective nutrition governance is correlated with better nutrition outcomes in Nepal

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Background: The public health burden of undernutrition remains heavy and widespread, especially in low-income countries like Nepal. While predictors of undernutrition are well documented, few studies have examined the effects of political will and quality of policy or program implementation on child growth.