Geo-spatial pattern and determinants of composite index of anthropometric failure among children under five in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: Despite significant efforts, undernutrition remains a critical public health issue, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. Anthropometric failure, which indicates inadequate child growth and development, has severe consequences. Analyzing the spatial distribution and determinants of anthropometric failure is crucial for evaluating and improving nutritional programs. Understanding these spatial patterns can enhance targeted resource allocation, thereby accelerating progress toward optimal child growth. This study utilized a spatial analysis of anthropometric failure using data from the EMDHS 2019, focusing on a weighted sample of 3,659 children under five. The survey was conducted from March 21, 2019, to June 28, 2019, following a two-stage stratified sampling. Non-spatial anal

SUBMITTER: Kitaw TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11976916 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature