Global mortality of neonates born preterm has decreased nearly 50 percent since 1990
1. In a study using global epidemiologic data, the worldwide incidence of preterm birth decreased by 5.3% between 1990 and ...
Tag: global health
Long-acting cabotegravir significantly decreases incidence of HIV compared to daily oral tenofovir
1. Cabotegravir was shown to be superior to TDF-FTC in preventing HIV infection in women. 2. Both drugs were well ...
Chlorfenapyr insecticidal nets provide strong protection against malaria in sub-Saharan Africa
1. Chlorfenapyr LLINs provided significantly better protection than pyriproxyfen and piperonyl-butoxide subtypes. 2. Chlorfenapyr LLINs costed an additional $19 US ...
Single-dose Ad26.COV2.S reduces risk of COVID-related hospitalization and death in South African healthcare workers
1. Single-dose of Ad26.COV2.S reduces risk of COVID-related hospitalization by 67% compared to matched unvaccinated control group. 2. Breakthrough infections ...
Height and BMI trajectories in children and adolescents are highly variable across the global population
1. In 2019, a mean height difference of 20 cm or greater was estimated between adolescents in countries with the ...
Morbidity and mortality associated with gun violence in the United States
1. Firearm use and related crime rates, deaths and injuries have increased disproportionately in the United States compared to other ...
Community members successfully implement school-based health programs
1. The Incidence of diarrheal illness decreased by almost 50% among rural primary school children at low-cost private schools in ...
Policy statement outlines recommendations to improve understanding of pediatric global health issues
1. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement outlining recommendations to improve cultural competence and awareness of ...
Increased child mortality linked to decreased government healthcare spending
1. When multi-national government healthcare spending decreased by 1%, a significant increase in mortality for children under 5 years old ...
