background:infant mortality is often used as a standard measure of a population’s health. until cause of sudden infant death syndrome is unknown (sids), the best strategy to decrease sids, is programming to decrease facing with risk factors. the aim of this study was to find the sids risk factors among families during their child care in iran. the study is the first in iran to examine the risk ...

OBJECTIVE To examine whether the magnitude of improvement in the health status of a population over time is dependent on the previous health status of that population. DESIGN AND SETTING A study of infant mortality rates in Canada's 12 provinces and territories between the periods 1961-1965 and 1991-1995, and of infant mortality rates in 133 countries between 1960 and 1995. MAIN OUTCOME MEA...

Background Infant mortality is an important health indicator that estimates population well-being. Infant mortality has declined globally but is still a major public health challenge. This article provides the characteristics, causes, burden, and trends of infant mortality in Qatar. Methods Frequencies, percentages, and rates were calculated using data from birth-death registries over 2004-2014...

BACKGROUND Infant mortality rates (IMR) remain high in many sub-Saharan African countries, especially in rural settings where access to health services may be limited. Studies in such communities can provide relevant data on the burden of and risk factors for infant death. We measured IMR and explored risk factors for infant death in a cohort of children born in Banfora Health District, a rural...

PURPOSE To create and test an audio-visual (AV) aid for providing anticipatory guidance on infant oral health to caregivers. METHODS A DVD-video containing evidence-based information about infant oral health care and prevention in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines has been developed (www.utoronto.ca/dentistry/newsresources/kids/). It contains comprehensive...

OBJECTIVE To assess the applicability and use of infant nutrition and health indicators during emergencies. DESIGN Indicators recommended by international health and nutrition organisations for assessing infant feeding practice were compiled and analysed to evaluate their consistency and applicability for use in surveys of emergency-affected populations. These indicators included measures of ...

BACKGROUND Fatty acids in breast-milk such as docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid, commonly known as DHA and ARA, contribute to the healthy development of children in various ways. However, the manufactured versions that are added to infant formula might not have the same health benefits as those in breast-milk. There is evidence that the manufactured additives might cause harm to infants...

the infant-juvenile period is one of high vulnerability during the lifestyles chosen become determining factors for future health status. this study aimed to evaluate lifestyle, specifically eating habits and physical activity, in 5-15-year-olds in spain and their health status (anthropometry).this cross-sectional population study with two time points (2006 and 2013) was conducted by compiling ...

Infant feeding by HIV-infected mothers has been a major global public health dilemma and a highly controversial matter. The controversy is reflected in the different sets of WHO infant feeding guidelines that have been issued over the last two decades. This thematic series, 'Infant feeding and HIV: lessons learnt and ways ahead' highlights the multiple challenges that HIV-infected women, infant...