Robert Blendon, Prof. of Health Policy and Political Analysis, HSPH
EXPERT PARTICIPANTS John Auerbach, Commissioner, MA Dept. of Public Health Hurmon Hamilton, President, Greater Boston Interfaith Organization Nancy Kane, Professor of Management, HSPH John McDonough, Director, HSPH Center for Public Health Leadership; former Executive Director of Health Care for All
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Women's height declining in many low-income countries
Over the last four decades the average height of women has declined in Africa, stalled in several South American countries, and varied considerably in other low- to middle-income countries, according to a new HSPH study. The declines or stagnation are most noticeable among disadvantaged women and are thought to reflect poor nutrition, exposure to infections, and other environmental factors that may stunt or hamper children's growth. HSPH Assoc. Prof. S V Subramanian was the study's lead author. Read more
Also, read about a student project, assisted by Subramanian, that uses text messaging to remind mothers in developing countries about prenatal care.
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Over the last four decades the average height of women has declined in Africa, stalled in several South American countries, and varied considerably in other low- to middle-income countries, according to a new HSPH study. The declines or stagnation are most noticeable among disadvantaged women and are thought to reflect poor nutrition, exposure to infections, and other environmental factors that may stunt or hamper children's growth. HSPH Assoc. Prof. 
