Factors Influencing the Prevalence of Stunting Among Children Aged Below Five Years in Bangladesh

2017122 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Haribondhu Sarma · International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research

Jahidur Rahman Khan · International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research

Mohammad Asaduzzaman · International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research

Fakhar Uddin · International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research

Sayeeda Tarannum · International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research

Md. Mehedi Hasan · Dhaka International University

Abstract

Moreover, the demographic characteristics and other indicators appeared to have significant influence in the prevalence of stunting. Public health programs are needed to avert the risk factors of stunting among children in Bangladesh.

Topics & Keywords

Child Nutrition and Water Access Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Food and Nutrition Bulletin

Volume 38, Issue 3, pp. 291-301

DOI: 10.1177/0379572117710103

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