NSU Research Contributions
Title : Effects of intrauterine growth restriction and postnatal nutrition on pediatric asthma in Bangladesh
Authors : Y. Nozawa, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, F. Ferdous, R. Raqib, F. Tofail, E.-C. Ekström, and Y. Wagatsuma
| Journal Article Title: Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease | Volume Number: 10 | Publication Year : 2019 | Issue Number: 6 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q2 | Publisher Name: Cambridge University Press | |
| Pages : 9 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG2 Zero Hunger |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Strengthen capacity for health risk management End all forms of malnutrition |
| Impact statement: This prospective birth cohort study provides critical evidence that fetal growth restriction and early childhood undernutrition are powerful predictors of pediatric asthma in rural Bangladesh. By following over 1,600 children from utero to age 10, the research reveals that being Small for Gestational Age (SGA) nearly doubles the risk of developing asthma, while stunting at ages 1 and 2 significantly increases vulnerability. These findings highlight that the "early origins" of chronic respiratory disease in South Asia are deeply rooted in malnutrition, serving as a vital call to action for policymakers to prioritize nutritional interventions during pregnancy and the first two years of life. Implementing such early-life strategies is essential to mitigate the rising prevalence of asthma and improve the long-term health of children in low-income settings. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: asthma, Bangladesh, intrauterine growth restriction, small for gestational age, stunting |
