Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Bangelesa, Freddy"
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Heavy metals in children's blood from the rural region of Popokabaka, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study and spatial analysis
Mbunga, Branly Kilola; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Bangelesa, Freddy; Langfjord, Mina Marthinsen; Bosonkie, Marc M.; Strand, Tor Arne; Mapatano, Mala Ali; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Exposure to heavy metals can affect cell differentiation, neurocognitive development, and growth during early life, even in low doses. Little is known about heavy metal exposure and its relationship with nutrition outcomes ... -
Is stunting in children under five associated with the state of vegetation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Secondary analysis of Demographic Health Survey data and the satellite-derived leaf area index
Bangelesa, Freddy; Hatløy, Anne; Mbunga, Branly Kilola; Paulin, Beya Mutombo; Matina, Mwanack Kakule; Akilimali, Pierre Zalagile; Paeth, Heiko; Ali, Mapatano Mala (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background The prevalence of stunting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the highest globally. However, only a few studies have attempted to measure the association between stunting and vegetation, ...