The impact of infections, anaemia, and micronutrient deficiencies on infant birth weight and growth

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1150252

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

This research aims to determine the impact of infectious diseases, anemia and nutritional deficiencies on low birth weight and infant growth in rural Papua New Guinea. The health of pregnant women and their babies will be assessed during pregnancy and up to 12 months post birth. We will determine which health indicators cause low birth weight and poor infant growth to enable development of interventions to improve health and pregnancy outcomes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2018

End Date: 01-01-2020

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $83,613.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Epidemiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

epidemiology | infectious diseases | maternal and child health | nutrition status | statistics

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