Trends of Stunting Prevalence and Its Associated Factors among Nigerian Children Aged 0–59 Months Residing in the Northern Nigeria, 2008–2018

Every year in Nigeria, malnutrition contributes to more than 33% of the deaths of children below 5 years, and these deaths mostly occur in the northern geopolitical zones (NGZs), where nearly 50% of all children below 5 years are stunted. This study examined the trends in the prevalence of stunting...

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Main Authors: Osita K. Ezeh, Tanvir Abir, Noor Raihani. Zainol, Abdullah Al Mamun, Abul H. Milton, Md. Rashidul Haque, Kingsley E. Agho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/12/4312