Maternal characteristics and nutritional status among 6–59 months of children in Ethiopia: further analysis of demographic and health survey

Maternal characteristics and nutritional status among 6–59 months of children in Ethiopia: further analysis of demographic and health survey

Abstract Background Nutritional status of children influences their health status, which is a key determinant of human development. In Ethiopia, 28% of child mortality is caused by under nutrition. There is also some controversial evidence about the association between maternal characteristics and n...

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Main Authors: Zufan Bitew Dessie, Melkitu Fentie, Zegeye Abebe, Tadesse Awoke Ayele, Kindie Fentahun Muchie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Maternal characteristics
Stunting
Wasting
Children
Ethiopia
DHS
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1459-x

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