Chronic undernutrition, marked by stunting (low height for age), is associated with increased child morbidity and mortality worldwide. Current intervention strategies are often ineffective at preventing or reversing stunting; while some children grow in response to nutrition programs, many do not. This dissertation aims to ...

University of Washington Abstract Impact of Increased Helminth Diagnostic Sensitivity on Estimation of Risk Factors and Outcomes Michael B. Arndt Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Assistant Professor Judd Walson Global Health, Medicine, Pediatrics, Epidemiology Background: Traditional methods utilizing microscopy for the ...