The Effect of Risk Accumulation on Childhood Stunting: A Matched Case-Control Study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood stunting is still a public health issue in developing countries. However, the traditional risk factors in underdeveloped areas are not suitable for developed areas. Moreover, childhood stunting is influenced by several aspects, including genetic factors, perinatal conditions, maternal conditions, and feeding practices, but researchers have not yet clearly determined which aspect of risk accumulation exerts the strongest effect on stunting. A matched case-control study was performed to assess the effect of different aspects of risk accumulation on childhood stunting.

Methods

In total, 173 non-stunted children aged under 7 years were matched in our study from June 2015 to August 2015. The children's heights and weights were measured, and a self-administere

SUBMITTER: Tang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9194815 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature