Boys are more likely to be undernourished than girls: a systematic review and meta-analysis of sex differences in undernutrition
Background Excess male morbidity and mortality is well recognised in neonatal medicine
and infant health. In contrast, within global nutrition, it is commonly assumed that girls are …
and infant health. In contrast, within global nutrition, it is commonly assumed that girls are …
Determinants of stunting, underweight and wasting among children< 5 years of age: evidence from 2012-2013 Pakistan demographic and health survey
Background Childhood malnutrition is a critical public health concern in Pakistan. We aimed
to explore factors associated with malnutrition in Pakistani children (< 5 years of age) using …
to explore factors associated with malnutrition in Pakistani children (< 5 years of age) using …
Impact of children born with low birth weight on stunting and wasting in Sindh province of Pakistan: a propensity score matching approach
Abstract Low Birth Weight (LBW) is considered as a major public health issue and leading
cause of neonatal death. Almost one in four newborns are reported as underweight in …
cause of neonatal death. Almost one in four newborns are reported as underweight in …
Prevalence and associated factors of stunting, wasting and underweight of children below five using quintile regression analysis (PDHS 2017–2018)
The objective of the current study is to identify the risk factors for malnutrition among the age
of under-five children's in Pakistan. This is secondary data analysis for the data taken from …
of under-five children's in Pakistan. This is secondary data analysis for the data taken from …
Prevalence and factors associated with severe undernutrition among under-5 children in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal: a comparative study using multilevel …
Despite economic growth and poverty reduction, under-5 child undernutrition is still rampant
in South Asian countries. This study explored the prevalence and risk factors of severe …
in South Asian countries. This study explored the prevalence and risk factors of severe …
Why under five children are stunted in Pakistan? A multilevel analysis of Punjab Multiple indicator Cluster Survey (MICS-2014)
Background Pakistan is facing a serious problem of child under-nutrition as about 38% of
children in Pakistan are stunted. Punjab, the largest province by population and contributes …
children in Pakistan are stunted. Punjab, the largest province by population and contributes …
Prevalence and factors associated with underweight children: a population-based subnational analysis from Pakistan
Objectives This study aims to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with
underweight children under the age of 5 in Punjab, Pakistan. Design We analysed cross …
underweight children under the age of 5 in Punjab, Pakistan. Design We analysed cross …
A multilevel analysis of factors associated with stunting in children less than 2 years using Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2017–18 of Punjab, Pakistan
Stunting is an important issue as it leads to many adverse consequences on children's
health. Pakistan is in public health crisis due to higher stunting rates in children. World …
health. Pakistan is in public health crisis due to higher stunting rates in children. World …
Determinants of acute malnutrition among children aged 6–59 months visiting public health facilities in Gambella town, southwest Ethiopia: unmatched case–control …
GT Wie, D Tsegaye - Nutrition and Dietary Supplements, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Malnutrition is one of the main health problems facing children under five years
of age in developing countries. Undernutrition imposes significant costs on the Ethiopian …
of age in developing countries. Undernutrition imposes significant costs on the Ethiopian …
Increased household income improves nutrient consumption in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study
The provision of high-quality food is a primary factor in ensuring adequate nourishment and
preventing malnourishment-related diseases in Pakistan. This study, therefore, aimed to …
preventing malnourishment-related diseases in Pakistan. This study, therefore, aimed to …