Determinants of iron-rich food deficiency among children under 5 years in sub-Saharan Africa: a comprehensive analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys
Emmanuel Osei Bonsu,
Isaac Yeboah Addo,
Caleb Boadi
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundIron deficiency is a major public health problem that affects the physical and cognitive development of children under 5 years of age (under-5 children) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the factors associated with the limited consumption of iron-rich foods in the region are poorly understood.ObjectiveThis study examined the prevalence and determinants of iron-rich food deficiency among under-5 children in 26 SSA countries.DesignThis nationally representative quantitative study employed pooled da… Show more
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