Eric Ohuma
@ohumaeric
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Professor at LSHTM. Interest in statistical methodology and applications in maternal and child health, teaching, and capacity building!
Joined October 2019
Explore the Commission and related articles: https://t.co/GutTSTvMcg
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thelancet.com
Anaemia affects over 1·9 billion people worldwide and disproportionately affects children, adolescent girls, and women of reproductive age. The causes of anaemia are multifactorial, but effective...
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Current anaemia reduction targets might not have been achievable. As we approach the end of the current Sustainable Development Goals period, the Commission proposes a transformative approach to future target setting. 7/8
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Amid current challenges, @TheLancetHaem Commission highlights🔟key recommendations for reducing the global burden of anaemia. 6/8
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The success of these projects relies heavily on international cooperation and funding from major bilateral donors. Recent changes in global foreign aid policies pose a substantial threat to global efforts to understand and reduce the burden of anaemia. 5/8
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Understanding how key drivers of anaemia differ between population groups will require multiple and innovative efforts. 4/8
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Up to 2 in 5 women & children globally are affected by anaemia. Despite the availability of numerous interventions & international guidelines, progress in reducing anaemia has stalled over the past 20 years, falling short of the global target of a 50% reduction by 2030. 3/8
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Understanding the diverse causes of anaemia is crucial for effective intervention, and global collaboration is key to making progress. Anaemia arises from a complex interplay of fundamental drivers, intermediate risk factors, and direct causes. 2/8
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Global efforts to reduce anaemia are stalling & political decisions risk progress. A new Commission aims to address gaps in evidence, implementation, governance, & target-setting to reinvigorate efforts in anaemia control. 👇 https://t.co/GutTSTvMcg 1/8
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Pleased to have contributed to this amazing Lancet commision on "Getting back on track to meet global anaemia reduction targets" https://t.co/B9PtF0UHqz
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PUBLICATION ALERT: Changes in service readiness across 65 facilities in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Malawi https://t.co/1VfisySVaP
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Health Facility Assessments (HFAs) are important for measuring and tracking service readiness for small and sick newborn care (SSNC). NEST360 Alliance aims to reduce neonatal mortality in four...
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PPBLICATION ALERT: How important is measuring birth weight, and how indicative is it for risk profiling and vulnerability to mortality? @covcampus @CovUniResearch
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gh.bmj.com
Background Although most infants have their birth weights measured, not all newborns have this opportunity, particularly those in low and middle-income countries. This study evaluates neonatal,...
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Happening Tues!! Join and share widley, please! 95 authors, 7 papers, 4 actions we can all be part of @MARCH_LSHTM @ohumaeric @HannahBlencowe @maryvkinney @AnnaGruending @MercyJuma_ @EtienneLanglois @FIGOHQ @NewbornToolkit @naveenthacker @COINNurses @NEST360org @BioMedCentral
📣 Meet some of the speakers for TOMORROW's global launch of the new #BornTooSoon Supplement! 🌍📘 This interactive webinar will spotlight urgent priorities, lived experiences, & global pivots to prevent preterm birth & improve outcomes for newborns & families. 👶🏽❤️ 🗓️ 24 June
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Born too soon: global epidemiology of preterm births @joylawn @_ellenbradley @HannahBlencowe @MARCH_LSHTM
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Progress There has been no measurable change in global preterm birth rates in the past decade, in any region. A handful of countries have reduced their preterm birth rates, but only marginally (0.5...
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Mortality risks of infants with unmeasured birth weight in 33 sub-Saharan African countries: an observational analysis
gh.bmj.com
Background Although most infants have their birth weights measured, not all newborns have this opportunity, particularly those in low and middle-income countries. This study evaluates neonatal,...
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Scholarships for doctoral research in sustainable development - targeting scholars from the Global South
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Showcasing our work on Guidance for International Growth Standards at the Society for Perinatal Epidemiology Research Conference in Boston @intergrowth21st @MARCH_LSHTM @k_semrau @AriadneLabs
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Weight gain during pregnancy - evidence and what are the next steps @intergrowth21st @MARCH_LSHTM @LSHTM
lshtm.ac.uk
How does weight gain during pregnancy affect the health of newborns? | LSHTM
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How does weight gain during pregnancy affect the health of newborns? 🤰 Professor Eric Ohuma discusses new research on maternal weight gain and its potential implications for practice. 🔗 https://t.co/Rzy1Nqczh9
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New results from the INTERBIO-21st data set published @AJCNutrition on the association between gestational age-specific weight gain in pregnancy and risk of adverse perinatal outcomes🤰 Congratulations to @NusratJabin3, @ohumaeric and all co-authors! 🔗: https://t.co/pL2xaLVNyJ
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