Population-Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Childhood Stunting in Sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Identifying modifiable risk factors associated with childhood stunting in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is imperative for the development of evidence-based interventions and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Objective

To evaluate key modifiable risk factors associated with childhood stunting in SSA.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study examined the most recent (2014-2021) Demographic and Health Surveys data for children younger than 5 years from 25 SSA countries.

Exposures

Modifiable risk factors included history of diarrhea within 2 weeks, consumption of dairy products, maternal body mass index, maternal educational level, antenatal care visits, place of birth, wealth index, type of toilet, and type of cooking fuel.

SUBMITTER: Ahmed KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10585405 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature