Environmental Risk Factors Associated with Child Stunting: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Background: Stunting, a form of malnutrition characterized by impaired linear growth in the first two years of life, affects one quarter of children globally. While nutritional status remains the key cause of stunting, there is evidence that environmental risk factors are associated with stunting. O...

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Main Authors: Dwan Vilcins, Peter D. Sly, Paul Jagals
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Levy Library Press 2018-11-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/2361