Differential improvement among countries in child stunting is associated with long-term development and specific interventions
Milman A;Frongillo EA;de Onis M;Hwang JY;;
the journal of nutrition2005Vol. 135pp. -
417
a2005thedifferential
Abstract
Stunting represents growth failure resulting from poor nutrition and health during the pre- and postnatal periods. Initiatives since 1980 have steadily reduced malnutrition and consequent retardation of child growth, but 1 of 3 preschool children worldwide remains stunted. Countries have varied subs …