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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Language: | English |
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Nepal Medical Association
2023-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Nepal Medical Association |
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Online Access: | https://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/8249 |