Blar i Faculty of Medicine på emneord "Anthropometry"
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Body mass index and physical activity in early childhood are associated with atopic sensitization, atopic dermatitis and asthma in later childhood
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-08-24)Background: The results of studies on the associations of childhood excessive weight/obesity and physical activity with atopic sensitization and atopic diseases are inconsistent. We studied the associations of anthropometry ... -
Effects of an exclusive breastfeeding intervention for six months on growth patterns of 4–5 year old children in Uganda: the cluster-randomised PROMISE EBF trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-12)Background: Breastfeeding promotion is regarded as one of the most effective interventions to improve child health, and could reduce under-5-mortality by 8 % globally. Few studies have assessed the health outcomes beyond ... -
Growth effects of exclusive breastfeeding promotion by peer counsellors in sub-Saharan Africa: the cluster-randomised PROMISE EBF trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-06-21)Background: In this multi-country cluster-randomized behavioural intervention trial promoting exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in Africa, we compared growth of infants up to 6 months of age living in communities where peer ... -
Seasonal and spatial factors related to longitudinal patterns of child growth in Bwamanda, DR Congo
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-11-18)Background: Studying the influence of geographical factors on child growth is important, especially given the increasing interest in climate change and health in resource-poor settings and the recognized importance of ...