Ethiopia is one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa with the highest burden of childhood
undernutrition. Despite the high burden of this scourge, little is known about the magnitude …

Background Malnutrition is both a significant cause and a result of poverty and deprivation.
In developing nations, child malnutrition is still the main public health issue. Severe …

Abstract Background In Northern Province, Rwanda, stunting is common among children
aged under 5 years. However, previous studies on spatial analysis of childhood stunting in …

Stunting is a complex issue in India that has deep-seated health, social, and economic
causes. The problem of stunting is a clear indicator of chronic undernutrition and has long …

Background Poor sanitation and/or open defecation are a significant public health problem
in Ethiopia, where access to improved sanitation facilities is still limited. There is a growing …

Severe wasting is the deadliest form of wasting caused by a lack of nutritious food and
repeated attacks of illness. The World Health Assembly has agreed to reduce severe …

Background Undernutrition and anemia are significant public health issues among under-5
children, with potential long-term consequences for growth, development, and overall …

Background Malnutrition is the main cause of illness and death in children under the age of
five. It affects millions of children worldwide, putting their health and future in jeopardy …

Background Wasting is an immediate, visible, and life-threatening form of undernutrition in
children aged< 5 years. Within a short time, wasting causes recurrent sickness, delayed …

Undernutrition significantly contributes to failure to thrive in children under five, with those
experiencing multiple forms of malnutrition facing the highest risks of morbidity and mortality …