The family as a determinant of stunting in children living in conditions of extreme poverty: a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malnutrition in children can be a consequence of unfavourable socioeconomic conditions. However, some families maintain adequate nutritional status in their children despite living in poverty. The aim of this study was to ascertain w...

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Main Authors: Doubova Svetlana V, Santos José, Castillo Raúl, Sandoval Araceli, Pérez-Cuevas Ricardo, Reyes Hortensia, Gutiérrez Gonzalo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/4/57