Leveraging multisectoral approach to understand the determinants of childhood stunting in Rwanda: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Addressing childhood stunting is a priority and an important step in the attainment of Global Nutrition Targets for 2025 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In Rwanda, the prevalence of child stunting remains high despite concerted efforts to reduce it. Methods Utilizing th...

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Published in:	Systematic Reviews
Main Authors:	Chester Kalinda, Maria Albin Qambayot, Sage Marie C. Ishimwe, Denis Regnier, Darius Bazimya, Theogene Uwizeyimana, Samson Desie, Christiane Rudert, Alemayehu Gebremariam, Elizabeth Brennan, Silver Karumba, Rex Wong, Abebe Bekele
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-01-01
Subjects:	Rwanda Child health Stunting Demographic and Health Surveys Meta-analysis
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-023-02438-4

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