Prevalence, Incidence, and Reversal Pattern of Childhood Stunting From Birth to Age 2 Years in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Although there has been a reduction in stunting (low-height-for-age and low-length-for-age), a proxy of malnutrition, the prevalence of malnutrition in Ethiopia is still high. Child growth patterns and estimates of stunting are needed to increase awareness and resources to improve the potential for recovery.

Objective

To estimate the prevalence, incidence, and reversal of stunting among children aged 0 to 24 months.

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based cohort study of the Birhan Maternal and Child Health cohort in North Shewa Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia, was conducted between December 2018 and November 2020. Eligible participants included children aged 0 to 24 months who were enrolled during the study period and had their length measured at le

SUBMITTER: Goddard FGB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10809014 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature