Child Health and Nutrition Research group
Diarrhea, pneumonia, malnutrition, common infections and HIV infections are among the leading causes of poor health and death in young children in developing countries. Reducing both child mortality and maternal mortality are the targets of the Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5. The Child Health and Nutrition Research Group undertakes research with the ultimate aim to improve maternal and child health and survival in low and middle income countries (LMIC).
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UNICEF report 2012
Flagship report focusing on urban children
UNICEF’s report, ‘The State of the World’s Children 2012: Children in an Urban World’ was launched at the end of February, in Mexico City. One billion children live in urban areas, a number that is growing rapidly.