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Introduction:
In Kenya, the maternal mortality rate had ranged from 328 to 501 deaths per 100,000 live births over the last three decades. To Nutrition in the first 1,000 days of life (during pregnancy and the first two years) is critical for child growth and survival. Poor maternal, infant
Air pollution is among the leading global risks for mortality and responsible for increasing risk for chronic diseases. Community perceptions on exposure are critical in
Overweight, obesity, and perception of body image among slum residents in Nairobi, Kenya, 2008-2009*
The increase in cardiovascular diseases in sub-Saharan Africa has been attributed in part to the changes in lifestyle, and the prevalence of risk factors for
There has been a significant increase in the prevalence of antimicrobial drug resistance in sub-Saharan Africa. This may increase health-care costs due to patients’ needs
There is a need for all HIV-positive persons to access care and preventive interventions in a timely manner [1–4] and to prevent HIV transmission to
I take great pleasure in welcoming you to the 20th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics to be held from June 23 to 27,
In South Africa, a third of children born are exposed to HIV, while fewer undergo an HIV confirmatory test. Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) coverage among children
Home-leaving is considered an important marker of the transition to adulthood and is usually framed as an individual decision. We move beyond this limited assumption
In 2008, the global urban population surpassed the rural population and by 2050 more than 6 billion will believing in urban centres. A growing body
In 2008, the global urban population surpassed the rural population and by 2050 more than 6 billion will believing in urban centers. A growing body
Several factors have contributed to the social construct of adolescence as a distinct period of life, including the rise in education (and with it age