Association between household food insecurity and stunting in children aged 0-59 months: Systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.

ABSTRACT: Household food insecurity (HFI) during childhood is associated with poor dietary diversity and malnutrition, placing children's growth at risk. Children with growth disorders, such as stunting, are more likely to have poor cognition and educational performance, lower economic status, and an increased risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases in adulthood. Our study aimed to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis of cohort studies investigating the association between HFI and stunting in children aged 0-59 months. Peer-reviewed and grey literature were systematically searched in electronic databases with no language or date restrictions. Two reviewers independently assessed the studies for pre-established eligibility criteria. Data were extracted using a standard protocol. Rando

SUBMITTER: Patriota ESO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10981479 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature