Objective: To determine whether the prevalence of stunting differed between an intervention
group and a control group and to identify factors associated with the children's linear growth …

Background Malnutrition continues to be a critical public health problem in sub-Saharan
Africa. For example, in East Africa, 48% of children under-five are stunted while 36% are …

ObjectiveTo estimate the determinants of stunting using rich data from a birth cohort study
from urban South Africa and to examine the various mechanisms, both proximate and distal …

Despite improvements in childhood undernutrition through integrated nutritional programs in
South Africa, stunting among children remains persistent, and is attributed to poor socio …

Objectives. To determine the prevalence and immediate and underlying causes of stunting
in black children aged 12-24 months living in rural and urban South Africa. Design. A cross …

Objectives There is paucity of longitudinal data on combined anthropometric deficiencies in
children. Herein, we present data on child stunting concurrent with wasting or being …

Background Although malnutrition particularly stunting is recognized as multi-causal, there
has been limited integrated nutrition interventions to reduce its burden in children under …

Background The prevalence of undernutrition is decreasing in many parts of the developing
world, but challenges remain in many countries. The objective of this study was to determine …

Summary Background & Aims Child stunting (impaired height-for-age) is a marker of chronic
undernutrition and results from insufficient energy and nutrient uptakes. Stunting has severe …

Malnutrition remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five
years especially in developing countries. The high burden of wasting and stunting among …