Child malnutrition, consumption growth, maternal care and price shocks: new evidence from Northern Ghana

Childhood malnutrition remains a significant global health concern. In order to implement effective policies to address the issue, it is crucial to first understand the mechanisms underlying malnutrition. This paper uses a unique dataset from Northern Ghana to explain the underlying causes of childh...

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Main Authors: Richard de Groot, Sudhanshu Handa, Luigi Peter Ragno, Tayllor Spadafora, on behalf of the Ghana LEAP1000 Evaluation Team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:Development Studies Research
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21665095.2020.1722721