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Use and Interpretation of Hemoglobin Concentrations for Assessing Anemia Status in Individuals and Populations: Results from a WHO Technical Meeting
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This editorial provides the background to the World Health Organization's project to review global guidelines for use and interpretation of hemoglobin concentrations in assessing anemia status in individuals and populations.
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Risk Factors for Anaemia Among Ghanaian Women and Children Vary by Population Group and Climate Zone
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Anemia
This paper presents the association of risk factors for anemia in children 6–59 months and 15–49-year-old non-pregnant women living in Ghana, using data from a nationally representative cross-sectional micronutrients survey.
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National Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiencies, Anaemia, Genetic Blood Disorders and Over- and Undernutrition in Omani Women of Reproductive Age and Preschool Children
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Anemia
This paper presents the results of a national cross-sectional survey to estimate the prevalence of anaemia, micronutrient deficiencies, hemoglobin disorders and overweight/obesity and undernutrition in children under five and women of reproductive age in Oman.
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Risk Factors for Anemia and Micronutrient Deficiencies Among Women of Reproductive Age—The Impact of the Wheat Flour Fortification Program in Uzbekistan
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This paper assesses the risk factors for-and the impact of the wheat flour program in Uzbekistan on-anemia, and iron and folate deficiency in non-pregnant women of reproductive age.
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Anemia, Micronutrient Deficiencies, Malaria, Hemoglobinopathies and Malnutrition in Young Children and Non-Pregnant Women in Ghana: Findings from a National Survey
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This paper describes the national prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies, anemia, malaria, inflammation, α-thalassemia, sickle cell disease and trait, and undernutrition and overweight/obesity in Ghana.
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Variability in Haemoglobin Concentration by Measurement Tool and Blood Source: An Analysis from Seven Countries
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This paper uses data from seven countries (Cambodia, India, The Gambia, Ghana, Laos, Rwanda, and USA) to explore factors such as the blood sampling site (capillary vs venous), the equipment (HemoCue vs automated hematology analyzer) and the model of the HemoCue device (201+ vs 301) that may impact hemoglobin measurements in capillary and venous blood.
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A Cross-Sectional Study of the Associations between Biomarkers of Vitamin D, Iron Status, and Hemoglobin in South African Women of Reproductive Age: the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative, South Africa
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This study aimed to assess the associations between serum vitamin D and biomarkers of iron and anemia in a cohort of women of reproductive age from Soweto, South Africa, within a cross-sectional substudy of the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative South Africa pilot trial.
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Associations Between Type of Blood Collection, Analytical Approach, Mean Haemoglobin and Anaemia Prevalence in Population-Based Surveys: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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This study investigates whether differences in mean hemoglobin or prevalence of anaemia between near-in-time surveys of the same population were associated with differences in type of blood collection or analytic approach to hemoglobin measurement, using pairs of population-based surveys that measured hemoglobin in the same population of women of reproductive age or preschool-aged children.
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The Relationship Between Ferritin and Body Mass Index is Mediated by Inflammation Among Women in Higher-Income Countries, But Not in Most Lower-Income Countries Nor Among Young Children: A Multi-Country Analysis
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This paper describes the relationships between weight status, inflammation, and ferritin among nonpregnant women of reproductive age (15–49 years) and preschool-age children (6–59 months) with normal weight to overweight or obesity in differing geographic settings.
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Co-Occurrence of Overweight/Obesity, Anemia and Micronutrient Deficiencies among Non-Pregnant Women of Reproductive Age in Ghana: Results from a Nationally Representative Survey
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This study examines the prevalence of overweight and obesity, anemia, and micronutrient deficiencies and their co-occurrence and risk factors among non-pregnant women 15–49 years of age in Ghana.
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Risk Factors of Anaemia and Iron Deficiency in Somali Children and Women: Findings from the 2019 Somalia Micronutrient Survey
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This paper presents the results of Somalia's 2019 micronutrient survey that assessed the prevalence of anaemia and iron deficiency in children (6–59 months) and non-pregnant women of reproductive age (15–49 years), and its association with vitamin A deficiency, inflammation, malaria, and other potential risk factors for anaemia and iron deficiency.
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Associations Between Zinc and Hemoglobin Concentrations in Preschool Children and Women of Reproductive Age: An Analysis of Representative Survey Data from the Biomarkers Reflecting Inflammation and Nutritional Determinants of Anemia (BRINDA) Project
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This study assesses the associations between zinc status and hemoglobin concentrations and anemia in preschool children 6–59 months old and nonpregnant women of reproductive age 15–49 year old (women of reproductive age) in population-based nutrition surveys.
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Micronutrient Deficiencies Among Preschool-Aged Children and Women Of Reproductive Age Worldwide: A Pooled Analysis of Individual-Level Data from Population-Representative Surveys
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This paper estimates the global and regional prevalence of deficiency in at least one of three micronutrients among preschool-aged children (aged 6–59 months) and non-pregnant women of reproductive age (aged 15–49 years), using individual-level biomarker data for micronutrient status from nationally representative, population-based surveys.
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Predicted Effects and Cost-Effectiveness of Wheat Flour Fortification for Reducing Micronutrient Deficiencies, Maternal Anemia, and Neural Tube Defects in Yaoundé and Douala, Cameroon
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This paper presents estimates of the cost-effectiveness of a mandatory wheat flour fortification program for reducing cases of micronutrient deficiencies of iron, zinc, folate, vitamin B12, anemia and neural tube defects, and disability-adjusted life years in urban Cameroon.
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Scoping Review of Intervention Strategies for Improving Coverage and Uptake of Maternal Nutrition Services in Southeast Asia
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This review recommends diverse strategies and delivery mechanisms, including health education, supplementation, community participation, and robust health system responses to achieve effective maternal nutrition programs.
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Undernourished and Overlooked: A Global Nutrition Crisis in Adolescent Girls and Women
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This report examines the current status, trends, and inequities in the nutritional status of adolescent girls and women of reproductive age, and the complex cultural, programmatic, and policy barriers they face in accessing nutritious diets, utilizing essential nutrition services, and benefiting from positive nutrition and care practices.
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The View from Development Donor Countries, Featuring USAID Chief Nutritionist Shawn Baker
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While evidence-based solutions exist and progress has been made to improve food systems and nutrition, the pandemic has reduced the delivery of nutrition services and has impacted every system that people rely on for good nutrition.
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Coffee and Chai Chat: Spotlighting New Global Data and Actions Needed on Hidden Hunger
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Experts discuss how to enhance data collection and identify the best sources of information, modeling methods used to derive estimates of micronutrient deficiencies and data gaps, hidden hunger among women, and priorities for action. This is a series of webinars.
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Large-Scale Staple Food Fortification as a Complementary Strategy to Address Vitamin and Mineral Vulnerabilities in India: A Critical Review
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Large-scale food fortification was safe with current dietary intake and deficiencies and in areas with low coverage of other interventions. Researchers stressed the importance of effective monitoring and regular dietary surveys.
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Scale Up of Maternal Nutrition Interventions Strengthens Antenatal Care in Ethiopia
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This evaluation found improved coverage of maternal nutrition topics among women in Ethiopia who attended antenatal care visits and high levels of health worker satisfaction with the intervention package. Facilities could better utilize home visits and engage husbands and other household members to support pregnant women.