Factors Associated with Stunting among Pre-school Children in Southern Highlands of Tanzania
Conclusions: Interventions that increase household wealth and improve water and sanitation conditions should be implemented to reduce stunting. Family planning activities and programmes supporting mothers during pregnancy and lactation can positively affect both newborns and older siblings.
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Altare, C., Delbiso, T. D., Mutwiri, G. M., Kopplow, R., Guha-Sapir, D. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
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