Publications

Adolescent malnutrition is a significant public health challenge in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), with long-term consequences for health and development. Community-based interventions have the potential to address multiple forms of malnutrition and improve the health outcomes of adolescents. However, there is a limited understanding of the content, implementation and effectiveness of these interventions. This scoping review aims to synthesise evidence on community-based interventions targeting multiple forms of malnutrition among adolescents in LMICs and describe their effects on nutrition and health. Link: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/3/e078969

Adolescent malnutrition and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) present significant public health challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with long-lasting impacts on health and development. The ARISE-NUTRINT initiative seeks to address these issues by improving nutrition literacy and promoting healthier diets among adolescents and youth. Through community-based interventions, digital tools, and policy evaluations, this initiative aims to reduce the growing burden of NCDs in SSA. This publication outlines the design, implementation, and expected impact of the project, providing a roadmap for scalable solutions to enhance youth health and wellbeing. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39108130/