Risk factors for malnutrition among school-aged children: a cross-sectional study in rural Madagascar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For over 20 years, Madagascar has been challenged by continued high prevalence of stunting, underweight and wasting among children under 5 years of age. Yet, nutritional status of post-under-five age group has never been assessed in the country, despite its importance in relation not only to physical health but also to cognitive capacity and educational achievements of children. This study aims to estimate prevalence of malnutrition among schoolchildren aged 5-14 years in Madagascar. It further attempts to identify the possible risk factors for their malnutrition. This is the first study that estimates prevalence of malnutrition among school-aged children in Madagascar.

Methods

A cross-sectional household survey was conducted in Antananarivo-Avaradrano district, A

SUBMITTER: Aiga H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6580631 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature