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Sep 26, 2011

PAHEF and PAHO Present the 2011 Fred L. Soper Award for Excellence in Health Literature Winner

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On Septembet 26, 2011, the article entitled Causes of the accelerated decline in child undernutrition in Northeastern Brazil (1986-1996-2006),published in volume 44 of Revista de Saúde Pública (2010), was selected to receive the 2011 Fred L. Soper Award for Excellence in Health Literature. The winning article, which was represented by lead author Dr. Ana Lucía Lovadino de Lima, was jointly presented at a special event in Washington, DC, by Dr. Benjamin Caballero, chair of the board of directors of the Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF), and Dr. Mirta Roses Periago, director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

The publication is an analysis of data from population-based health surveys of children under five years of age in 1986, 1996, and 2006 in northeastern Brazil. Dr. Lovadino and four co-authors used sophisticated epidemiologic methods to conduct time-series analyses of five possible causes of improvements in child under-nutrition. The article addresses one of the Millennium Development Goals, and the results have important policy implications for the development and public health programs in the Americas and globally. The article has been cited over 20 times according to the Scopus database.

“It is an honor to receive such a renowned international award, which magnificently encourages and represents public health literature at its highest level in Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Dr. Lovadino de Lima.

“Dr. Lovadino de Lima and her colleagues have presented an important contribution to the study of child nutrition that is beneficial to Brazil and beyond. PAHEF commends her and her colleagues for their work,” said Edward Kadunc, PAHEF president.

PAHEF created the Fred L. Soper Award for Excellence in Health Literature in 1990 to recognize significant contributions to the body of health literature in the Americas and to promote the highest standards of research, specifically research that emphasizes regional impact in Latin America and the Caribbean. The award is one of six in the PAHO/PAHEF Awards for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health Program, which was established in 1975.

About PAHEF: The Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF) is dedicated to improving health in the Americas through health promotion, education, and training. Founded in 1968, PAHEF is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charity that works with the PAHO and other strategic partners in the Americas to mobilize resources and jointly address key health, education, and training priorities. With a deep knowledge of major health concerns and strong relationships with key stakeholders in the region, PAHEF builds successful partnerships and projects that advance health in the Americas. For more information regarding PAHEF, please visit: pahef.org

About PAHO: The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) was established in 1902 and is the world’s oldest international public health organization. It works with all the countries of the Americas to improve the health and quality of life of the people of the hemisphere and serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO). For more information regarding PAHO/WHO, please visit: www.paho.org

About the Awards: The PAHO/PAHEF Awards for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health, established in 1975, honor dedicated professionals who led the way in advancing health conditions in the Americas during the last century. The awards stimulate the growth of the next and rising generation of leaders working together to improve health and health care in the Americas. For each award, a jury of distinguished public health professionals is convened to review the nominations and recommend a winning candidate to the board of directors of PAHEF for approval.

Watch a video of the event here

Watch the interview with Dr. Ana Lucía Lovadino here