... cases in community. In addition, animators have to perform group talks and home visits in order to encourage mothers in applying IYCF good practices and following treatment. On the other hand, VNCs contribute to collect local ingredients necessary for dietetic demonstrations for the mothers. Step 6...

... environments, physical environments, and macro environments. They discussed PSE changes that are needed to impact community and population health and provided examples of synergistic linkages between nutrition education and PSE strategies. The second session of the workshop focused on nutrition education...

... Abstract Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a risk factor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Early detection and management of risk factors of incidence and progression of CKD are necessary. We have been studying these risk factors among community...

... to: prevention, education, and outreach; treatment guidelines for older adults with HIV; funding to address the aging of the epidemic; engagement of communities, health and social service organizations, and other providers around mental health and social support, and addressing the needs of special populations...

... Abstract Relationships are central to social well-being and emotional resilience across the lifespan, and good hearing and communication is integral to their establishment and maintenance. However, hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions of ageing and significantly affects...

.... In this report we provide practical and user-friendly information regarding several important factors to consider when developing a sports concussion program, including how to select relevant team members, assess community needs and available resources, provide concussion education, secure and nurture...

... Abstract Human intestines harbor a diverse microbial community composed of a large number of bacteria and other microorganisms. These intestinal microbiota have evolved to achieve a symbiotic relationship with the host. In addition to aiding host metabolic pathways by breaking down foods...

... Abstract We report on a model of community engagement known as HealthStreet, which began as community outreach from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., USA, in 1989, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). HealthStreet, which developed more expansive services in 2008, includes...

... Abstract Community-based approaches have been the mainstay of interventions to address the problem of child malnutrition in developing societies. Many programs have been in operation in several countries for decades and originated largely as social welfare, food security and poverty eradication...