Blar i forfatter Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet "Elverud, Ingvild Skålnes"

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    • Factors influencing growth of children aged 12-24 months in the Tanga Region, Tanzania 

      Elverud, Ingvild Skålnes; Størdal, Ketil; Chiduo, Mercy Grace; Klingenberg, Claus (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-23)
      <i>Background</i> - The first 1000 days of life, from conception to the second birthday, offer a unique window of opportunity for optimal growth, critical for future health. The primary aim of this study was to analyze growth of children between 12 and 24 months age in Tanzanian children, and to explore possible predictors for growth.<p> <p><i>Methods</i> - Observational, cross-sectional study ...

    • Growth of children during the first two years of life in the Tanga-region, Tanzania 

      Elverud, Ingvild Skålnes (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-09-14)
      Introduction: Child health is an important indicator of a country’s level of development. Tanzania is on United Nations list of least developed countries, and has a high prevalence of underweight and stunted children. Optimal infant and child feeding practises improves survival, promotes normal growth, reduces the burden of infectious diseases and improves cognitive development. Aims: The purpose ...