Low food quality hinders male height growth more than female’s in Burkina Faso

As in many developing countries, stunting is a public health problem in Burkina Faso. More than one in four children does not reach his or her growth potential. In addition, all nutrition surveys conducted in the country reveal that boys are more affected. This stunting gender bias is supported by...

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Main Authors: Bernard DEMBELE, Mouftaou AMADOU SANNI, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Public Health Nutrition Association 2020-06-01
Series:World Nutrition
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Online Access:https://worldnutritionjournal.org/index.php/wn/article/view/715