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These regions are linked through comparative studies on dietary quality trends and urban-rural health disparities [1], [2], [3], as well as their shared status as key areas for geopolitical trade dependencies [4] and strategic commercial expansion by Chinese policymakers [5].
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Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com 3 facts
measurementBetween 1990 and 2018, dietary quality trends as measured by the Alternate Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) increased in five of seven global regions: Central/Eastern Europe and Central Asia (+4.6), high-income countries (+3.2), Southeast and East Asia (+2.7), the Middle East and Northern Africa (+2.2), and Latin America and the Caribbean (+1.3).
measurementUrban residents had higher AHEI scores than rural residents in Central/Eastern Europe and Central Asia (+2.2) and Southeast and East Asia (+1.4), but lower scores in the Middle East and Northern Africa (-3.8).
claimBetter diet quality was found among children residing in urban areas in Central/Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, while better diet quality was found among children in rural areas in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org 1 fact
claimNations in the Middle East, South America, Asia, and South East Asia that rely on wheat, oil, and fertilizer imports from Russia and Ukraine face potential supply disruptions and security risks due to the ongoing conflict.
The United States and China's complex cooperation and rivalry ... eastasiaforum.org 1 fact
claimTo mitigate economic friction with the United States and support exports, Chinese policymakers are strategizing to strengthen commercial ties in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa, including countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.