Population-Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Childhood Stunting in Sub-Saharan Africa

Identifying modifiable risk factors associated with childhood stunting in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is imperative for the development of evidence-based interventions and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The objective was to evaluate key modifiable risk factors associated with childhood stunting in SSA.

Citation:
Ahmed KY, Dadi AF, Ogbo FA, ……. Akalu TY, Baraki AG, Tesema GA, et al. Population-Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Childhood Stunting in Sub-Saharan Africa. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(10):e2338321

Keywords:
Child; preschool; family characteristics; growth disorders; etiology; pregnancy

Abstract:
Identifying modifiable risk factors associated with childhood stunting in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is imperative for the development of evidence-based interventions and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The objective was to evaluate key modifiable risk factors associated with childhood stunting in SSA.