Citation
Popkin, Barry M. (2021). Cash Transfer Programs Are Important for Improved Nutrition in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
Journal of Nutrition, 151(12), 3599-3601. PMCID: PMC Journal - In Process
Abstract
Cash transfer programs are the most important social safety net (SSN) in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Cash transfer programs provide well over half the budgets of SSNs serving these countries. Research shows the positive impacts of these programs on many nutritional outcomes, including the diets of pregnant women, which impact the large numbers of low birth weight (LBW) infants born in LMICs. Many evaluations have examined the impacts of cash transfer programs on health and nutritional outcomes, but few have used randomized controlled designs—the gold standard in nutrition research
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxab330Reference Type
Journal Article
Year Published
2021
Journal Title
Journal of Nutrition
Author(s)
Popkin, Barry M.
Article Type
Editorial
PMCID
PMC Journal - In Process
Continent/Country
LMICs
ORCiD
Popkin - 0000-0001-9495-9324