Other content with the tag "Public health intervention".

Underweight and Overweight/Obesity Among Adults in Afghanistan: Prevalence and Correlates from a National Survey in 2018
January 31, 2025

This study examines the prevalence and associated factors of underweight and overweight/obesity among Afghan adults (18–69 years) based on the 2018

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Stunting, Wasting, and Underweight Among Primary School Children in Kandahar City, Afghanistan
January 31, 2025

This study assesses malnutrition among primary school children in Kandahar City, Afghanistan, finding that 47.4% were stunted, 19.5% were wasted, a

Improving Nutrition in Afghanistan Through a Community-Based Growth Monitoring and Promotion Program: A Pre–Post Evaluation in Five Districts
January 31, 2025

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a community-based growth monitoring and promotion (cGMP) program implemented in five districts of Afghani

Prevalence of Hypovitaminosis D Among Children and Adolescents of Kabul: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
January 31, 2025

This study examines the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D among children and adolescents in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Afghanistan in Transition: Call for Investment in Nutrition
January 31, 2025

This research discusses Afghanistan’s ongoing political and economic transition and its implications for nutrition.

Insufficient Iodine Status in Pregnant Women Due to Dietary Changes (2020)
December 11, 2024

This study reveals a decline in iodine levels among pregnant women in Iceland due to reduced consumption of fish and dairy, traditionally high sour