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Effects of prenatal small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on pregnancy, birth and infant outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomized controlled trials in low- and middle-income countries
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Lartey, Anna; Leroy, Jef L.; Maleta, Kenneth; Matias, Susana L.; Moore, Sophie E.; Mridha, Malay K.; Okronipa, Harriet; Stewart, Christine P.Journal Article
Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations increase gaps of rice yields between low- and middle-to-high-income countries
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Ma, Chuanqi; Yan, Xiaoyuan; Ni, Kang; Wang, Dongming; Wang, Yu; Zhu, ChunwuJournal Article
The relationship of preterm and small for gestational age with child cognition during school-age years
2024Nguyen, Phuong Thi; Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Tran, Lan Mai; Khuong, Long Quynh; Nguyen, Son Van; Young, Melissa F.; DiGirolamo, Ann; Ramakrishnan, UshaThe 2024 Global Food Policy Report
Food systems and diets underpin many critical challenges to public health and environmental sustainability, including malnutrition, noncommunicable diseases, and climate change, but healthy diets have the unique potential to reshape the future for both human and planetary well-being. Drawing on recent evidence and experience, the 2024 Global Food Policy Report highlights opportunities for transforming food systems to ensure sustainable healthy diets for all.
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James Allen IV is an Associate Research Fellow in the Poverty, Gender, and Inclusion Unit. A development economist, his research aims to improve poverty, health, and education in Africa by studying policies and interventions via randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and natural experiments. James has a PhD in economics and public policy from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in agricultural, food, and resource economics from Michigan State University. He also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali…