Drivers of stunting reduction in Nepal: a country case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic child malnutrition represents a serious global health concern. Over the last several decades, Nepal has seen a significant decline in linear growth stunting - a physical manifestation of chronic malnutrition - despite only modest economic growth and significant political instability.

Objective

This study aimed to conduct an in-depth assessment of the determinants of stunting reduction in Nepal from 1996 to 2016, with specific attention paid to national-, community-, household-, and individual-level factors, as well as relevant nutrition-specific and -sensitive initiatives rolled out within the country.

Methods

Using a mixed-methods approach, 4 types of inquiry were employed: 1) a systematic review of published peer-reviewed and gray literature; 2) r

SUBMITTER: Conway K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7487432 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature