Demand-driven capacity building for public health nutrition research in Lao PDR

• Main Authors: Gerald Shively (Author), Ramya Ambikapathi (Author), Kate Eddens (Author), Susmita Ghosh (Author), Nilupa S. Gunaratna (Author), Kelley Khamphouxay (Author), Ratthiphone Oula (Author), Kethmany Ratsavong (Author), Thipphakesone Saylath (Author), Latsamy Siengsounthone (Author), Patricia Sipes (Author), Vanphanom Sychareun (Author), Carmen Tekwe (Author), Leah Thompson (Author), Souksamone Thongmixay (Author), Maikho Vongxay (Author), Viengnakhone Vongxay (Author), Roger Zoh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract In Laos, rates of undernutrition, especially among children under 5 years of age, remain high. In response, a large multidisciplinary team embarked on a multi-year project in Laos beginning in 2019 with the purpose of institutional strengthening around public health nutrition research. This...