Early Childhood Nutrition And Economic Benefits
(2008) Experts agree that nutrition has a significant impact on child health, growth, and development in the first two years of a child’s life.
Resource Type: Past Presentation
Women Prevail Against Violence
(January 2008) Mama Joyce and Josephine are unlikely heroines. Mama Joyce, who lives in Mwanza, Tanzania, gave birth to 10 children with her husband, who brought home a second wife and the HIV virus.
Shaping Education on Global Health
2008) In the last five years, interest in global health education has surged.
U.S. Racial/Ethnic and Regional Poverty Rates Converge, but Kids Are Still Left Behind
(2007) New poverty estimates from the U.S.
The Growing Global Chronic Disease Epidemic
By asoares
Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer are among a group of chronic diseases that accounts for most deaths in all regions of the world except South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
Confronting Chronic Diseases: Are We Prepared?
A Population Reference Bureau Symposium
(April 2007) Chronic diseases have emerged as a significant threat to health and poverty elimination.
Maternal Mortality in Guatemala: A Preventable Tragedy
(2003) From instituting new maternal health policies to addressing the quality of health services for pregnant women and their newborns, Guatemala is taking a number of steps to try to reduce deaths and disability related to pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum complications.
Hidden Suffering: Disabilities From Pregnancy and Childbirth in Less Developed Countries
(August 2002) Complications of pregnancy and childbirth are a leading cause of death and disability among women of reproductive age (ages 15 to 44) in less developed countries.
Higher Education Means Lower Mortality Rates
By asoares
(2002) When asked to list the benefits of a college education, most people name higher incomes and a rich intellectual life. Now it is clear that better health should be added to the list.
Client-Centered Quality: Clients’ Perspectives and Barriers to Receiving Care
To provide high-quality care, providers must understand and respect their clients’ needs, attitudes, and concerns. These client perceptions are in turn affected by personal, social, and cultural factors.