Income and education disparities in childhood malnutrition: a multi-country decomposition analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Childhood malnutrition is a complex issue with a range of contributing factors. The consequences of malnutrition are severe, particularly for children. This study aims to identify the factors contributing to inequality gaps in childhood malnutrition. Our study provides insights into modifiable elements to inform interventions targeted at distinct contexts and populations to improve child nutrition.

Methods

This study utilized data from the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) of 27 countries. First, the risk differences (RDs) between the prevalence of childhood malnutrition among the determinant variables, household income, and maternal education categories were calculated. The Blinder‒Oaxaca decomposition was subsequently used to determine the extent to which t

SUBMITTER: Ijaiya MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490161 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature