Lipid-based nutrient supplements and all-cause mortality in children 6–24 months of age: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background: Undernutrition is associated with an elevated risk of mortality among children in low- and middle-income countries. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS) have been evaluated as a method to prevent undernutrition and improve infant development, but the effects on mortality...

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Autores principales: Stewart, Christine P., Wessells, K. Ryan, Arnold, Charles D., Huybregts, Lieven, Ashorn, Per, Becquey, Elodie
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142334
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Sumario:Background: Undernutrition is associated with an elevated risk of mortality among children in low- and middle-income countries. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS) have been evaluated as a method to prevent undernutrition and improve infant development, but the effects on mortality are unknown.