Bayesian geostatistical modelling of stunting in Rwanda: risk factors and spatially explicit residual stunting burden

Abstract Background Stunting remains a significant public health issue in Rwanda and its prevalence exhibits considerable geographical variation. We apply Bayesian geostatistical modelling to study the spatial pattern of stunting in children less than five years considering anthropometric, socioecon...

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Main Authors: Vestine Uwiringiyimana, Frank Osei, Sherif Amer, Antonie Veldkamp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12552-y