𝘈 𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘜𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 – we highlight why accurate growth monitoring is critical for child survival and development
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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