Factors Associated with Stunting Among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Nyabihu District. A Case Control Study 2023.
Eric MATSIKO,
Emmerance IGIHOZO HIRWA,
Francoise MUKANYANGEZI
Abstract:INTRODUCTION:
Malnutrition is a leading cause of mortality among children around the world, with over 6 million deaths occurring each year and an estimated 155 million worldwide being stunted in 2016. Rwanda has one the highest rates of child stunting in the world with 33%. Therefore, the study aimed to identify factors associated with stunting among 6 to 59 months’ children in Nyabihu district, Rwanda.
METHODS
A matched case-control study design was used to identify factors associated with stunting among ch… Show more
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