Introduction: The period from birth to two years of age is a" critical window" of opportunity for
the promotion of optimal growth, health and behavioral development of children. Poor child …

Background: Child malnutrition is a major public health problem in Ethiopia. Surprisingly, the
highest level of stunting is found in food surplus areas of the country. Objective: To identify …

Background Stunting remains one of the most common malnutrition problems among
children in Ethiopia. Identifying the risk factors of stunting assists health planners to prioritize …

Background: According to the Ethiopian Mini Demographic Health survey (EMDHS) of 2019,
about 37% of children under five years of age are stunted. Data are scarce on stunting in the …

Background Undernutrition remains the major public health concern in Ethiopia and
continues as the underlying cause of child mortality. However, there is a scarcity of …

Background Despite the decline in the rate of stunting in Ethiopia, the prevalence is still high
and needs immense efforts to achieve the target set to reduce the prevalence. It varies …

Introduction In 2014, 159 million under 5 year-old children were stunted (suffered chronic
undernutrition) worldwide. Identifying risk factors for stunting among 6 to 24 month-age …

Background Stunting is one of the major causes of morbidity among under-five children
Knowledge about risk factors of stunting is an important precondition for developing and …

Background. Stunting is one of the most important public health problems in Ethiopia. It
remains a problem of greater magnitude particularly in rural and low‐income areas. It …

Background More than one-third of deaths during the first five years of life are attributed to
undernutrition, which are mostly preventable through economic development and public …