Stunting among Children Aged 6 to 59 Months Visiting the Outpatient Department of Pediatrics in a Tertiary Care Centre

Introduction: Stunting refers to low height for age, resulting from chronic undernutrition, often linked to poor socio-economic conditions, maternal health, infant care, and nutrition. It hinders children's physical and cognitive development. In Nepal, over half of children under five suffer f...

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Main Authors: Sharda Acharya, Bibechan Thapa, Rochak Kansakar, Henish Shakya, Ajaya Kumar Dhakal, Divya KC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nepal Medical Association 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Nepal Medical Association
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Online Access:https://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/8249