Background Stimulating care during childhood is the foundation for optimal health, learning,
productivity, and social well-being throughout the life course. In addition, malnutrition is a …

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. Stunting reflects chronic undernutrition during the most critical periods of
growth and development in early life. The study was aimed at assessing the magnitude of …

Background Nutritional status of children influences their health status, which is a key
determinant of human development. In Ethiopia, 28% of child mortality is caused by under …

Background The aim of this study was to examine the determinants of nutritional status
among children under age 5 (0–59 months) in Ethiopia. Child malnutrition is an underlying …

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 Malnutrition is a term used to refer a condition of both excessive and under-
nutrition. Even in the 21 st c, it is yet among the major public health challenges that affect the …

Background Stunting, which describes a small height for one's age, is an indicator of chronic
malnutrition. It develops mainly as a result of prolonged food deprivation or a chronic …

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 …

Background: Good nutrition and appropriate child feeding are vital in early stages of child
development, particularly in the first 1000 days of life. Objective: To assess the adoption of …