2023年12月20日 · However, many infants and children do not receive optimal feeding. For example, only about 44% of infants aged 0–6 months worldwide were exclusively breastfed over the period of 2015-2020. Recommendations have been refined to also address the needs for infants born to HIV-infected mothers.

2023年7月28日 · Infants and children are particularly vulnerable, with most deaths due to malnutrition occurring in children under 5 years of age. It is estimated that more than 144 million children under 5 are stunted (meaning too short for their age) and 47 million are wasted (too thin for their height).

2024年11月18日 · WHO recommendations for management of serious bacterial infections in infants aged 0–59 days The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed guidelines for the management of infants aged 0-59 days with serious bacterial infections (sepsis, meningitis,...

From a nutritional perspective both forms are metabolized similarly (3). At birth, human infants have a limited amount of vitamin D stores that primarily reflect transfer from the mother during pregnancy (1, 2). After birth, vitamin D can be obtained by the infant through mother’s milk (0.5-1.8 micrograms per liter), and through supplements (1).

2024年4月8日 · In the Action Plan for Healthy Newborn Infants in the Western Pacific Region, the Region aimed to reduce neonatal mortality to 10 or fewer per 1000 live births, extending the target up to 2030. Neonatal mortality in the Region has significantly dropped from 27.1 deaths per 1000 live births in 1990 to 5.7 deaths per 1000 live births in 2022.

2022年9月30日 · The WHO PROPS Trial (PRObiotics in Preterm and Small for gestational age infants) 15 April 2024 WHA Agenda Item 11.7 - Accelerate progress towards reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality in order to achieve SDG targets 3.1 and 3.2 WHA Agenda Item 11.7 - Accelerate progress towards reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality in order ...

Infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life to achieve optimal growth, development and health. Thereafter, in order to meet their evolving nutritional requirements, children should receive nutritionally adequate and safe complementary foods while breastfeeding continues for up to two years of age or beyond.

2025年3月25日 · To protect infants, there is a vaccine given to pregnant women and persons late in pregnancy (WHO recommends third trimester vaccination, defined from 28 weeks gestational age in most settings). Maternal immunization allows transfer of antibodies against RSV through the placenta to the unborn baby, who is then protected for approximately 6 ...

Preterm and LBW infants have a higher risk of developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy and retinopathy of prematurity. The consequences of prematurity and low birth weight may continue into adulthood, increasing the risk of adult onset …

2024年11月29日 · Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, contrary to WHO recommendations, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed. Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses.