Adolescent mothers and their babies face increased health risks in Bangladesh, according to a new study from researchers at the Washington DC-based International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The study found that adolescent mothers recovered more slowly, and often faced more health complications than more mature mothers, an IFPRI press release said on Sunday. Adolescent […]
IFPRI Delivers Keynote on Food and Nutrition Security
Learn more about how IFPRI is kicking off conversations on connecting pathways for improved food and nutrition security.
National Seed Policy Seminar
Seed sector development is crucial for sustaining Bangladesh’s agricultural growth and improving nutrition outcomes. In August 2017, IFPRI - in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture - is organizing a National Seed Policy Seminar. The purpose of this seminar is to assess the state of seed policy reform in Bangladesh, discuss new approaches for cultivating […]
Study finds links to young children’s slower growth
A recent study has found a link between slower physical growth in young children and their exposure to animal feces, says a new report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The study, published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, looked at the growth, health and hygiene conditions of 6000 children […]
Exposure to animal feces linked with slower child growth: Study
Exposure to animal feces has been linked to slower physical growth in young children, according to a new report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The study, published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, looked at the growth, health and hygiene conditions of 6,000 children aged from 6 to 24 […]