BRINDA Objectives
Pooling data from national and subnational representative surveys, the project has two broad objectives:
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Examine the relationship between inflammation and nutrition biomarkers
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Identify factors associated with anemia in highly prevalent groups
BRINDA Key Questions
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Do we need to measure biomarkers of inflammation when assessing micronutrient status?
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Do we need to measure more than one inflammation biomarker (CRP and/or AGP)?
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What approach should be used to adjust for inflammation?
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Do we need to adjust for malaria in addition to inflammation?
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BRINDA Key Pregnancy Questions
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What are prevalences and predictors of inflammation in pregnant women?
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Should iron and other micronutrient biomarkers be adjusted for inflammation in pregnant women?
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What are hemoglobin thresholds to define anemia in pregnancy using a diverse population of “healthy” pregnant women?
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What are the primary drivers of anemia among pregnant women?
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What is the role of altitude and smoking on hemoglobin values during pregnancy?