Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 2)

Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 2)
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Publisher : World Bank Publications
Total Pages : 419
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ISBN-10 : 9781464803680
ISBN-13 : 1464803684
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 2) by : Robert Black

The evaluation of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) by the Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (DCP3) focuses on maternal conditions, childhood illness, and malnutrition. Specifically, the chapters address acute illness and undernutrition in children, principally under age 5. It also covers maternal mortality, morbidity, stillbirth, and influences to pregnancy and pre-pregnancy. Volume 3 focuses on developments since the publication of DCP2 and will also include the transition to older childhood, in particular, the overlap and commonality with the child development volume. The DCP3 evaluation of these conditions produced three key findings: 1. There is significant difficulty in measuring the burden of key conditions such as unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, nonsexually transmitted infections, infertility, and violence against women. 2. Investments in the continuum of care can have significant returns for improved and equitable access, health, poverty, and health systems. 3. There is a large difference in how RMNCH conditions affect different income groups; investments in RMNCH can lessen the disparity in terms of both health and financial risk.

Sustainable healthy diets

Sustainable healthy diets
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Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages : 42
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ISBN-10 : 9789251318751
ISBN-13 : 9251318751
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Sustainable healthy diets by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Considering the detrimental environmental impact of current food systems, and the concerns raised about their sustainability, there is an urgent need to promote diets that are healthy and have low environmental impacts. These diets also need to be socio-culturally acceptable and economically accessible for all. Acknowledging the existence of diverging views on the concepts of sustainable diets and healthy diets, countries have requested guidance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on what constitutes sustainable healthy diets. These guiding principles take a holistic approach to diets; they consider international nutrition recommendations; the environmental cost of food production and consumption; and the adaptability to local social, cultural and economic contexts. This publication aims to support the efforts of countries as they work to transform food systems to deliver on sustainable healthy diets, contributing to the achievement of the SDGs at country level, especially Goals 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 13 (Climate Action).

Pediatric Nutrition in Practice

Pediatric Nutrition in Practice
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Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages : 349
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ISBN-10 : 9783318026917
ISBN-13 : 3318026913
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Pediatric Nutrition in Practice by : B. Koletzko

There is no other time in life when the provision of adequate and balanced nutrition is of greater importance than during infancy and childhood. During this dynamic phase characterized by rapid growth, development and developmental plasticity, a sufficient amount and appropriate composition of nutrients both in health and disease are of key importance for growth, functional outcomes such as cognition and immune response, and the metabolic programming of long-term health and well-being. This compact reference text provides concise information to readers who seek quick guidance on practical issues in the nutrition of infants, children and adolescents. After the success of the first edition, which sold more than 50'000 copies in several languages, the editors prepared this thoroughly revised and updated second edition which focuses again on nutritional challenges in both affluent and poor populations around the world. Serving as a practical reference guide, this book will contribute to further improving the quality of feeding of healthy infants and children, as well as enhancing the standards of nutritional care in sick children.

Management of Severe Malnutrition

Management of Severe Malnutrition
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 60
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ISBN-10 : 9241545119
ISBN-13 : 9789241545112
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Management of Severe Malnutrition by : World Health Organization

This manual provides expert practical guidelines for the management of severely malnourished children. Addressed to doctors and other senior health workers, the manual explains exactly what must be done to save lives, achieve successful management and rehabilitation, prevent relapse, and thus give these children the greatest chance of full recovery. Throughout, the importance of treating severe malnutrition as both a medical and a social disorder is repeatedly emphasized. As successful management does not require sophisticated facilities and equipment or highly qualified personnel, the manual also performs a persuasive function, encouraging health professionals to do all they can to save these children and meet their great need for care and affection. Recommended procedures draw on extensive practical experience as well as several recent therapeutic advances. These include improved solutions of oral rehydration salts for the treatment of dehydration, better understanding of the role of micronutrients in dietary management, and growing evidence that physical and psychological stimulation can help prevent long-term consequences of impaired growth and psychological development. Noting that the physiology of malnourished children is seriously abnormal, the manual gives particular attention to aspects of management - whether involving the interpretation of symptoms or the use of specific interventions - that differ considerably from standard procedures for well-nourished children. Details range from the reasons why IV infusion easily causes overhydration and heart failure, through a list of treatments that have no value and should never be used, to the simple reminder that underarm temperature is not a reliable guide to body temperature in a malnourished child during rewarming. Further practical guidance is provided in eight appendices, which use numerous tables, charts, sample recording forms, instructions for preparing feeds, and examples of easily constructed toys to help ensure that management is thorough, safe, and in line with the latest knowledge.

Guidelines for the Inpatient Treatment of Severely Malnourished Children

Guidelines for the Inpatient Treatment of Severely Malnourished Children
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 50
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ISBN-10 : 9789241546096
ISBN-13 : 9241546093
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Guidelines for the Inpatient Treatment of Severely Malnourished Children by : Ann Ashworth

This book provides clear, concise and practical guidelines for treating severely malnourished children successfully, taking into account the limited resources of many hospitals and health units in developing countries, and consistent with other WHO publications. It aims to help improve the quality of inpatient care and so prevent unnecessary deaths, and hospitals which have used these guidelines have reported substantial reductions in mortality rates.

Feeding During Late Infancy and Early Childhood

Feeding During Late Infancy and Early Childhood
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Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages : 253
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ISBN-10 : 9783805579063
ISBN-13 : 3805579063
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Feeding During Late Infancy and Early Childhood by : Olle Hernell

In its resolution WHA54.2 (2001) the WHO recommends the promotion and support of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, and then the provision of safe and appropriate complementary foods whilst continuing breastfeeding until 2 years of age or beyond. The 56 Nutrition Workshop has been specifically developed to review the medical and scientific aspects of these topics and to sustain the Nestle Development Nutrition Program (NDNP).

Comparative Quantification of Health Risks: Sexual and reproductive health

Comparative Quantification of Health Risks: Sexual and reproductive health
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 2282
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ISBN-10 : 9789241580311
ISBN-13 : 9241580313
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Comparative Quantification of Health Risks: Sexual and reproductive health by : Majid Ezzati

Provides a comprehensive assessment of the scientific evidence on prevalence and the resulting health effects of a range of exposures that are know to be hazardous to human health, including childhood and maternal undernutrition, nutritional and physiological risk factors for adult health, addictive substances, sexual and reproductive health risks, and risks in the physical environments of households and communities, as well as among workers. This book is the culmination of over four years of scientific equiry and data collection, know as the comparative risk assessment (CRA) project.

Improving Child Nutrition

Improving Child Nutrition
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Publisher : UN
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9280646869
ISBN-13 : 9789280646863
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Improving Child Nutrition by :

"UNICEF's 2009 report Tracking Progress on Child and Maternal Nutrition drew attention to the impact of high levels of undernutrition on child survival, growth and development and their social and economic toll on nations. It described the state of nutrition programmes worldwide and argued for improving and expanding delivery of key nutrition interventions during the critical 1,000-day window covering a woman's pregnancy and the first two years of her child's life, when rapid physical and mental development occurs. This report builds on those earlier findings by highlighting new developments and demonstrating that efforts to scale up nutrition programmes are working, benefiting children in many countries."--Page 1.