Child malnutrition in Ifanadiana district, Madagascar: associated factors and timing of growth faltering ahead of a health system strengthening intervention

Child malnutrition in Ifanadiana district, Madagascar: associated factors and timing of growth faltering ahead of a health system strengthening intervention

Background: Child malnutrition, a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, is particularly severe in Madagascar, where 47% of children under 5 years are stunted (low height-for-age) and 8% are wasted (low weight-for-height). Widespread poverty and a weak health system have hindered attempts...

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Main Authors: Sarah McCuskee, Andres Garchitorena, Ann C. Miller, Lara Hall, Mohammed Ali Ouenzar, Victor R. Rabeza, Ranto H. Ramananjato, Hery-Tiana Rahaniraka Razanadrakato, Marius Randriamanambintsoa, Michele Barry, Matthew H. Bonds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
Child undernutrition
stunting
wasting
chronic malnutrition
acute malnutrition
household survey
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1452357

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1452357

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