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Cesar VictoraInternational Center for Equity in Health, Universidade Federal de Pelotas Verified email at equidade.org Cited by 155337 |
Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries
Maternal and child malnutrition in low-income and middle-income countries encompasses
both undernutrition and a growing problem with overweight and obesity. Low body-mass …
both undernutrition and a growing problem with overweight and obesity. Low body-mass …
Breastfeeding in the 21st century: epidemiology, mechanisms, and lifelong effect
The importance of breastfeeding in low-income and middle-income countries is well
recognised, but less consensus exists about its importance in high-income countries. In low-income …
recognised, but less consensus exists about its importance in high-income countries. In low-income …
[HTML][HTML] Maternal and child undernutrition: consequences for adult health and human capital
CG Victora, L Adair, C Fall, PC Hallal, R Martorell… - The lancet, 2008 - thelancet.com
In this paper we review the associations between maternal and child undernutrition with
human capital and risk of adult diseases in low-income and middle-income countries. We …
human capital and risk of adult diseases in low-income and middle-income countries. We …
The role of conceptual frameworks in epidemiological analysis: a hierarchical approach.
CG Victora, SR Huttly, SC Fuchs… - International journal of …, 1997 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND: This paper discusses appropriate strategies for multivariate data analysis
in epidemiological studies. METHODS: In studies where determinants of disease are sought, …
in epidemiological studies. METHODS: In studies where determinants of disease are sought, …
Why invest, and what it will take to improve breastfeeding practices?
…, JC Martines, EG Piwoz, LM Richter, CG Victora - The lancet, 2016 - thelancet.com
Despite its established benefits, breastfeeding is no longer a norm in many communities.
Multifactorial determinants of breastfeeding need supportive measures at many levels, from …
Multifactorial determinants of breastfeeding need supportive measures at many levels, from …
International standards for newborn weight, length, and head circumference by gestational age and sex: the Newborn Cross-Sectional Study of the INTERGROWTH …
Background In 2006, WHO published international growth standards for children younger than
5 years, which are now accepted worldwide. In the INTERGROWTH-21 st Project, our aim …
5 years, which are now accepted worldwide. In the INTERGROWTH-21 st Project, our aim …
Worldwide timing of growth faltering: revisiting implications for interventions
CG Victora, M De Onis, PC Hallal, M Blössner… - …, 2010 - publications.aap.org
OBJECTIVE: Our goal was to describe worldwide growth-faltering patterns by using the new
World Health Organization (WHO) standards. METHODS: We analyzed information …
World Health Organization (WHO) standards. METHODS: We analyzed information …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in five Latin American cities (the PLATINO study): a prevalence study
…, MM De Oca, C Talamo, PC Hallal, CG Victora - The Lancet, 2005 - thelancet.com
… Prof Cesar G Victora, MD Cesar G Victora … CG Victora contributed with ideas for the
report and data analysis. The article was revised and approved by all contributors. …
report and data analysis. The article was revised and approved by all contributors. …
Adolescent physical activity and health: a systematic review
PC Hallal, CG Victora, MR Azevedo, JCK Wells - Sports medicine, 2006 - Springer
Physical activity in adolescence may contribute to the development of healthy adult lifestyles,
helping reduce chronic disease incidence. However, definition of the optimal amount of …
helping reduce chronic disease incidence. However, definition of the optimal amount of …
Maternal and child health in Brazil: progress and challenges
In the past three decades, Brazil has undergone rapid changes in major social determinants
of health and in the organisation of health services. In this report, we examine how these …
of health and in the organisation of health services. In this report, we examine how these …