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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

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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Global Food Security Strategy Technical Guidance on Nutrition

This document is meant to helps missions design new and follow-on integrated programming that incorporates nutrition objectives and technical approaches to optimize nutrition outcomes. The U.S. Government's Global Food Security Strategy presents an integrated approach to combating the root causes of hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. This guidance on nutrition is one of 18 technical guidance documents intended to provide a shared understanding of key concepts and best practices for designing and implementing Feed the Future programs under the Global Food Security Strategy.
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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

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

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

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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The Prevalence of Anemia in Children Aged 6–23 Months and Its Correlates Differ by District in Kapilvastu and Achham Districts in Nepal

This study analyses the predictors of anemia in young Nepali children aged 6–23 months in two districts of Nepal: Kapilvastu and Achham.
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Intraindividual Double Burden of Overweight or Obesity and Micronutrient Deficiencies or Anemia Among Women of Reproductive Age in 17 Population-Based Surveys

Using data from 17 national surveys spanning low- and middle-income countries and high-income countries, this study describes the describe the prevalence of the double burden of malnutrition among nonpregnant women of reproductive age.
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Understanding the Process of Strengthening Multi-Sectoral Efforts for Anemia Reduction: Qualitative Findings from Sierra Leone and Uganda

This paper presents key findings and lessons learned from Sierra Leone and Uganda's experiences establishing national-level anemia coordination platforms
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SUN Member Advocacy Brief: The Nutrition Policy Marker

The nutrition policy marker is a voluntary, qualitative reporting tool that identifies investments made with a nutrition objective or indicator within any sector. The policy marker tracks investments to projects with a nutrition objective or indicator over time. This 2-page Advocacy Brief explains what the policy marker is, why it’s important to end malnutrition, and the benefits institutions can experience by adopting it.
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Empowering Women, Nourishing Communities: The Inspiring Journey of Pauline Kongo and the Tikwenda Kwitu Self-Help Group in Kenya

Read about the inspiring journey of Pauline Kongo and the Tikwenda Kwitu self-help group from Kenya.