2021peer-reviewed25 citations
Impact of scaling up prenatal nutrition interventions on human capital outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a modeling analysis
Nandita Perumal, Mia M. Blakstad, Günther Fink, Mark Lambiris, Lilia Bliznashka, Goodarz Danaei +1 more
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Abstract
Increasing coverage of prenatal nutrition interventions in LMIC may lead to substantial gains in schooling and lifetime income. Decision makers should consider the potential long-term human capital returns of investments in maternal nutrition.
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Psychological interventionMedicineDemographyMicronutrientHuman capitalEnvironmental healthCohortPregnancy