Essays about: "Stunting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the word Stunting.

  1. 1. The Association between Minimum Dietary Diversity and Stunting among 6-23 months children in Myanmar : A cross-sectional analysis of Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (2015-16)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Aung Than Oo; [2023]
    Keywords : Minimum dietary diversity; childhood stunting; Myanmar;

    Abstract : Abstract Background Childhood stunting is a major public health problem in low- and middle-income countries including Myanmar. There are many negative consequences of childhood stunting such as immediately during childhood and irreversible effects which can extend to adulthood. READ MORE

  2. 2. The association between exclusive breastfeeding and nutritional status among infants under six months of age in Bangladesh: A secondary analysis of Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, 2017-18

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Kadira Aktar; [2021]
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    Abstract : Background Child undernutrition is a significant public health concern. Almost half of all deaths among children aged under five years are due to undernutrition globally. The risk of undernutrition remains high in many low and lower-middle-income countries, like Bangladesh. READ MORE

  3. 3. Association of socioeconomic and dietary factors with the co-occurrence of anemia and stunting among adolescent girls aged 15 – 19 years : Secondary analysis of the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2018

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Mouza Lootah; [2021]
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    Abstract : Abstract Background Good health and well-being throughout life improves normal growth development and promotes a healthy pregnancy outcome. Malnourishment among adolescent girls can result in the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition. READ MORE

  4. 4. Association of sickle cell disease with nutritional status among under-five children: a secondary analysis of Nigeria demographic and health survey 2018 data.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : Ayeda Ahmed; [2020]
    Keywords : Ambreen;

    Abstract : Abstract Background Malnutrition in childhood brings lots of difficulties that hinder to lead a healthy life. Nigeria is one of the most populous country in Africa has record of largest number of children suffered from chronic malnutrition under five years age. READ MORE

  5. 5. Association between Entamoeba Histolytica infection and nutritional status among under-five children with severe diarrheal disease in South Asia: evidence from Global Enteric Multicenter Study (GEMS).

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : Dr Nusrat Jahan; [2020]
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    Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: South Asia has the highest burden of malnutrition compared to the rest of the countries in the world. The purpose of this study was to investigate association between Entamoeba Histolytica infection and nutritional status in a cohort of under-5 children treated for severe diarrheal disease. READ MORE