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View article: Prevalence of Inadequate Nutrition Among Children Aged 6 to 23 Months in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Prevalence of Inadequate Nutrition Among Children Aged 6 to 23 Months in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
poor diets, it is imperative that countries prioritize efforts to strengthen social behavior change and communications to increase awareness among parents and caregivers of the importance of complementary foods along with culturally specif…
View article: Introduction to the programme guidance for the use of iodised salt in processed foods and its pilot implementation, strengthening strategies to improve iodine status
Introduction to the programme guidance for the use of iodised salt in processed foods and its pilot implementation, strengthening strategies to improve iodine status Open
Efforts to achieve optimal iodine intake through salt iodisation have focussed primarily on iodisation of household salt. However, there is strong evidence that in most regions of the world, industrially processed foods and condiments are …
View article: Comparison of Published Estimates of the National Prevalence of Iron, Vitamin A, and Zinc Deficiency and Sources of Inconsistencies
Comparison of Published Estimates of the National Prevalence of Iron, Vitamin A, and Zinc Deficiency and Sources of Inconsistencies Open
Micronutrient deficiencies result in a broad range of adverse health and functional consequences, but the true prevalence of specific deficiencies remains uncertain because limited information is available from nationally representative su…
View article: Aligning the Epidemiology of Malnutrition with Food Fortification: Grasp Versus Reach
Aligning the Epidemiology of Malnutrition with Food Fortification: Grasp Versus Reach Open
Large-scale food fortification (LSFF) has been recognized as one of the most cost-effective interventions to improve the intake of vitamins and minerals and decrease the burden of micronutrient deficiency. Indeed, the simple addition of mi…
View article: Comments on article by Pullakhandam et al: Reference cut-offs to define low serum zinc concentrations in healthy 1-19 year old Indian children and adolescents
Comments on article by Pullakhandam et al: Reference cut-offs to define low serum zinc concentrations in healthy 1-19 year old Indian children and adolescents Open
Serum zinc concentration (SZC) is generally accepted as the best indicator of population zinc status [1], but there is limited information on SZC worldwide [2].Pullakhandam et al. [3] have previously reported SZC results from the Indian Co…
View article: Estimated contribution of most commonly consumed industrialized processed foods to salt intake and iodine intakes in Sri Lanka
Estimated contribution of most commonly consumed industrialized processed foods to salt intake and iodine intakes in Sri Lanka Open
In Sri Lanka dietary patterns are shifting towards increased consumption of industrially processed foods (IPF). This study aimed to estimate the contribution of IPF to salt and iodine intake and assess the possible impact of salt reduction…
View article: Universal Salt Iodisation: Lessons learned from Cambodia for ensuring programme sustainability
Universal Salt Iodisation: Lessons learned from Cambodia for ensuring programme sustainability Open
Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable intellectual disability in the world, but it has been successfully prevented in most countries through universal salt iodization (USI). In 2011, Cambodia appeared to be an example of th…
View article: Stable Iodine Nutrition During Two Decades of Continuous Universal Salt Iodisation in Sri Lanka
Stable Iodine Nutrition During Two Decades of Continuous Universal Salt Iodisation in Sri Lanka Open
Universal salt iodisation (USI) was introduced in Sri Lanka in 1995. Since then, four national iodine surveys have assessed the iodine nutrition status of the population. We retrospectively reviewed median urine iodine concentration (mUIC)…
View article: The evolution, progress, and future direction of Nepal's universal salt iodization program
The evolution, progress, and future direction of Nepal's universal salt iodization program Open
Nepal is located in what was once known as the Himalayan Goitre Belt and once had one of the highest prevalence's of iodine deficiency disorders in the world. However, through a well‐executed universal salt iodization program implemented o…
View article: The Unfinished Agenda for Food Fortification in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Quantifying Progress, Gaps and Potential Opportunities
The Unfinished Agenda for Food Fortification in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Quantifying Progress, Gaps and Potential Opportunities Open
Large-scale food fortification (LSFF) is a cost-effective intervention that is widely implemented, but there is scope to further increase its potential. To identify gaps and opportunities, we first accessed the Global Fortification Data Ex…
View article: Regression Analysis to Identify Factors Associated with Urinary Iodine Concentration at the Sub-National Level in India, Ghana, and Senegal
Regression Analysis to Identify Factors Associated with Urinary Iodine Concentration at the Sub-National Level in India, Ghana, and Senegal Open
Single and multiple variable regression analyses were conducted using data from stratified, cluster sample design, iodine surveys in India, Ghana, and Senegal to identify factors associated with urinary iodine concentration (UIC) among wom…
View article: Regression Analysis to Identify Factors Associated with Household Salt Iodine Content at the Sub-National Level in Bangladesh, India, Ghana and Senegal
Regression Analysis to Identify Factors Associated with Household Salt Iodine Content at the Sub-National Level in Bangladesh, India, Ghana and Senegal Open
Regression analyses of data from stratified, cluster sample, household iodine surveys in Bangladesh, India, Ghana and Senegal were conducted to identify factors associated with household access to adequately iodised salt. For all countries…
View article: Household Coverage with Adequately Iodized Salt Varies Greatly between Countries and by Residence Type and Socioeconomic Status within Countries: Results from 10 National Coverage Surveys
Household Coverage with Adequately Iodized Salt Varies Greatly between Countries and by Residence Type and Socioeconomic Status within Countries: Results from 10 National Coverage Surveys Open
Background: Household coverage with iodized salt was assessed in 10 countries that implemented Universal Salt Iodization (USI).Objective: The objective of this paper was to summarize household coverage data for iodized salt, including the …
View article: Sustained Responses to Measles Revaccination at 24 Months in HIV-infected Children on Antiretroviral Therapy in Kenya
Sustained Responses to Measles Revaccination at 24 Months in HIV-infected Children on Antiretroviral Therapy in Kenya Open
Background: There are limited data on whether HIV-infected children in resource-limited countries who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) are able to produce sustained, protective levels of measles antibody after multiple measles va…
View article: Performance of rapid test kits to assess household coverage of iodized salt
Performance of rapid test kits to assess household coverage of iodized salt Open
Objective The main indicator adopted to track universal salt iodization has been the coverage of adequately iodized salt in households. Rapid test kits (RTK) have been included in household surveys to test the iodine content in salt. Howev…
View article: Strengthening the monitoring and evaluation of a large-scale multi-sectoral nutrition program in Nepal
Strengthening the monitoring and evaluation of a large-scale multi-sectoral nutrition program in Nepal Open
pharmacists, physicians, and other health professionals committed to careers that include global health. Structure/Method/Design: Program Goals: 1) provide training in global health systems, with a focus on health care delivery in resource…
View article: Engaging Health Officials in the Philippines: Application of a Bottleneck Analysis Tool to Improve Health and Nutrition Program Implementation at the Local Government Level
Engaging Health Officials in the Philippines: Application of a Bottleneck Analysis Tool to Improve Health and Nutrition Program Implementation at the Local Government Level Open
Objectives: For children in the Philippines, malnutrition remains a challenge, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable children.An innovative systems analysis tool with local government officials has been developed that uses existi…