Home visits by neighborhood Mentor Mothers provide timely recovery from childhood malnutrition in South Africa: results from a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Child and infant malnourishment is a significant and growing problem in the developing world. Malnourished children are at high risk for negative health outcomes over their lifespans. Philani, a paraprofessional home visiting program...

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Main Authors: Mbewu Nokwanele, Desmond Katherine A, Greco Erin M, Comulada W Scott, le Roux Karl, le Roux Ingrid M, Rotheram-Borus Mary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/9/1/56