(2008) Chronic malnutrition has been a persistent problem for young children in sub-Saharan Africa. A high percentage of these children fail to reach the normal international standard height for their age; that is, they are "stunted."
(2012) In 1990, about 40 percent of children under age 5 worldwide were moderately or severely stunted by malnutrition, according to a recent report issued jointly by UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank.1
(2011) Today's smokers are more strongly influenced by genetic factors than in the past, and that influence makes it more difficult for them to quit, according to a new study of twins published in the December issue of the journal Demography.
(2010) Although family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH) are critical to achieving development goals and are among the "best buys" in public health, these sectors are generally underfunded.
(Mai 2013) Les Musulmans représentent environ un cinquième de la population mondiale—soit 1,6 milliard de personnes.
(2009) After decades of instability and civil conflict, Uganda has enjoyed relative stability, sustained economic growth, and great improvements in health over the last 20 years.