Texas A&M University
Evidence Center
Background Despite global efforts, stunting remains a public health problem in several developing countries. The prevalence of stunting among 0- to 5-year-old children in Armenia has increased from 17% in 2000 to 19% in 2010. A baseline... more
Introduction: Phthalates are a group of high production chemicals, generally used as plasticizers and odor en-hancers. Phthalates cross the blood-placenta barrier and are associated with deficits in cognitive functions and behavior... more
Our study aimed to investigate dietary and non-dietary predictors of exposure to pyrethroids, organophosphates pesticides and 2,4-D herbicide in two cohorts of pregnant women in New York City: 153 women from the Thyroid Disruption and... more
Background Preliminary country-specific reports suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has a negative impact on the mental health of the healthcare workforce. In this paper, we summarize the protocol of the COVID-19 HEalth caRe wOrkErS... more
Objective: We investigated short- and long-term indicators of malnutrition and diet before and after the community-based ‘Breaking the Cycle of Poverty’ multidisciplinary intervention. Design: A historically and geographically controlled... more
Background The nonmedical use of opioids during pregnancy, either those prescribed or obtained illegally, is a worldwide public health issue. Opioids pass through the placental barrier, which can expose the fetus to maternal opioid use;... more
Background: Despite global efforts, stunting remains a public health problem in several developing countries. The prevalence of stunting among 0-to 5-year-old children in Armenia has increased from 17% in 2000 to 19% in 2010. A baseline... more
AimThis systematic review aims to estimate the relationship between prenatal exposure to opioids and neurodevelopmental outcomes and examines potential sources of heterogeneity between the studies.MethodsWe searched four databases through... more
With the fourth highest breast cancer mortality rate in the world, breast cancer prevention and early detection is a priority for Armenia. The Ministry of Health recently initiated efforts to expand access to breast cancer screening.... more