Prevalence and associated factors influencing stunting in children aged 2–5 years in the Gaza Strip-Palestine: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Stunting continues to be a major public health problem in developing countries. It is one of the most important risk factors for morbidity and mortality during childhood. In Palestine, it is another health problem, which adds to the catastrophic issues in the region. This study a...

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Main Authors: Rima Rafiq El Kishawi, Kah Leng Soo, Yehia Awad Abed, Wan Abdul Manan Wan Muda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0957-y