mothers and children in crises and emergencies. Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the most vulnerable regions in the … intensified nutritional needs, most notably pregnant and lactating mothers as well as children less than two years of age. Its … guidance on how to safeguard the nutritional status of mothers and children during times of stability, crisis, and emergency …

that the federal government programs in women and children's health could be expanded by prioritizing on failed expenditure …

, especially infant and child mortality, has decreased rapidly, fertility has remained high over the past decades, equaling 6 ….6 children per woman on average. As a result, the rate of demographic growth has increased significantly over the last decades … or rapid fertility decline scenarios. Chapter two is dedicated to the future implications of these demographic trends. It …

the month of birth and the health outcomes of young children in India. They find that children born during the monsoon … months have lower anthropometric scores compared with children born during the fall and winter months. The authors propose … variations in affecting environmental conditions at the time of birth and determining the health outcomes of young children in …

of these deaths occur in developing countries, where fertility rates are higher and a woman's life time risk of dying …