Standards of evidence for research on ‘what works’ in the management of MAM
Author: Patrick Webb
Year: 2014
Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions
This presents an overview of classic systematic reviews and statistical meta-analyses which form the backbone of scientific assessments of evidence quality around public health interventions. It explains how these approaches contribute to current knowledge on the effectiveness of MAM interventions.
Available in English and French.
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