Nutrition and Health in Developing Countries

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvii

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2. Nutrition and Development

   • Richard D. Semba

   Pages 1-30

3. Maternal Mortality in Developing Countries

   • Carine Ronsmans

   Pages 31-56

4. Low Birth Weight and Perinatal Mortality

   • Michael S. Kramer, Cesar G. Victora

   Pages 57-69

5. Child Growth and Development

   • Mercedes de Onis

   Pages 71-91

6. Diarrheal Diseases

   • Claudio F. Lanata, Robert E. Black

   Pages 93-129

7. Acute Lower-Respiratory Infections

   • Claudio F. Lanata, Robert E. Black

   Pages 131-162

8. Measles

   • Gregory Hussey

   Pages 163-176

9. Malaria

   • Anuraj H. Shankar

   Pages 177-207

10. Tuberculosis

    • Christopher Whalen, Richard D. Semba

    Pages 209-235

11. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

    • Richard D. Semba, Glenda E. Gray

    Pages 237-266

12. Vitamin A Deficiency

    • Keith P. . West Jr., Ian Darnton-Hill

    Pages 267-306

13. Zinc Deficiency

    • Roger Shrimpton

    Pages 307-326

14. Iron Deficiency and Anemia

    • Ray Yip

    Pages 327-342

15. Iodine Deficiency Disorders

    • Richard D. Semba

    Pages 343-363

16. Multiple Micronutrient Malnutrition

    • Usha Ramakrishnan, Sandra L. Huffman

    Pages 365-391

17. Malnutrition

    • Dirk G. Schroeder

    Pages 393-426

18. The Nutrition Transition and Its Relationship to Demographic Change

    • Barry M. Popkin

    Pages 427-445

19. The Emerging Problem of Obesity in Developing Countries

    • Colleen M. Doak, Barry M. Popkin

    Pages 447-464

20. Rapid Urbanization and the Challenges of Obtaining Food and Nutrition Security

    • Marie T. Ruel, Lawrence Haddad, James L. Garrett

    Pages 465-482

The Nutrition and Health series of books have, as an overriding mission, to provide health professionals with texts that are considered essential because each includes: 1) a synthesis of the state of the science, 2) timely, in-depth reviews by the leading researchers in their respective fields, 3) extensive, up-to-date fully annotated reference lists, 4) a detailed index, 5) relevant tables and figures, 6) identification of paradigm shifts and the consequences, 7) virtually no overlap of information between chapters, but targeted, inter-chapter referrals, 8) suggestions of areas for future research and 9) balanced, data­ driven answers to patient /health professionals questions which are based upon the total­ ity of evidence rather than the findings of any single study. The series volumes are not the outcome of a symposium. Rather, each editor has the potential to examine a chosen area with a broad perspective, both in subject matter as well as in the choice of chapter authors. The international perspective, especially with regard to public health initiatives, is emphasized where appropriate. The editors, whose trainings are both research and practice oriented, have the opportunity to develop a primary objec­ tive for their book; define the scope and focus, and then invite the leading authorities from around the world to be part of their initiative. The authors are encouraged to provide an overview of the field, discuss their own research and relate the research findings to potential human health consequences.

• Public Health
• Vitamin
• Vitamin A
• developing countries
• diseases
• economics
• food
• growth
• health
• intervention
• malnutrition
• mortality
• nutrition
• obesity
• virus

"This is a new kind of nutrition book. It not only examines all of the nutritional disorders prevalent in developing countries but also recognizes the synergistic interactions of nutrition and infections...A book is needed at the beginning of this new century that examines nutrition and health, past, present and future in developing countries. This volume does so comprehensively and authoritatively. It provides clear guidelines for improving nutrition and health in developing countries in the 21st century...The chapters of this book provide a better understanding of both the positive and negative changes in the determinants of health that these countries are experiencing in the 21st century. They represent a tour-de-force that contributes importantly to efforts to improve the nutrition and health of developing nations." -Foreword by Nevin Scrimshaw, PhD, MD, PHH, Food and Nutrition Program, United Nations University, Campton, NH

"Relevant nutrient deficiencies and infectious and diarrheal diseases are covered in detail. All chapters include history, opportunities for intervention or prevention strategy, and necessary future directions. Child growth and development is particularly well covered and discussion of assessment/interpretation includes pertinent information on appropriate application of techniques and standards... It is well-suited to students interested in a broad perspective of health in the developing world. Chapters are written by well-published contributors...This book provides useful information on the synergistic interactions between nutrition and health in developing countries. It is a useful book for students or researchers wishing background information in this area." -Doody's Health Sciences Book review Journal

"Twenty-nine authors of distinct national origins...and with extensive experience in clinical, epidemiologic, or policy investigation in developing countries, contributed the 22 chapters of this volume...This book is truly unique in the literature...most readers will find all topics to be accessible and complementary...this book has such depth and richness across the topic areas that generally compromise public nutrition that I recommend it as the "holy book" for graduate-degree programs in community health, public health, and public nutrition. The book is also of value to research nutritionists whose interest is the macro-or micronutrients cited above, to clinicians and health workers in developing countries, and to professionals in agencies involved with international programmatic and policy endeavors." - American Journal Clinical Nutrition

"This book covers exceptionally well the epidemiology of acute and chronic nutrition disorders and related infections...Written by well-known experts, the chapters are well planned and integrated to provide comprehensive coverage of their topics. This volume is highly recommended for all who are struggling with the nutrition and public health problems of developing countries." - Food and Nutrition Bulletin

"...this book has such depth and richness across the topic areas that generally comprise public nutrition that I recommend it as the "holy book" for graduate-degree programs in community health, public health, and public nutrition. The book is also of value to research nutritionists whose interest is the macro- or micronutrients cited above, to clinicians and health workers in developing countries, and to professionals in agencies involved with international programmatic and policy endeavors." -American Society for Clinical Nutrition

"There is a wealth of information contained in this book." -Can J Gastroenterol

• Department of Ophthalmology, Division of Ocular Immunology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA

  Richard D. Semba

• Helen Keller International — Regional Headquarters, Jakarta, Indonesia

  Martin W. Bloem

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