Background Progress has been made worldwide in reducing chronic undernutrition and
rates of linear growth stunting in children under 5 y of age, although rates still remain high in …

The past decade has seen an unprecedented increase in attention to undernutrition, and
drastically reducing child stunting has become a global development objective. The strong …

Background Poor nutrition and exposure to faecal contamination are associated with
diarrhoea and growth faltering, both of which have long-term consequences for child health …

Early childhood development programmes vary in coordination and quality, with inadequate
and inequitable access, especially for children younger than 3 years. New estimates, based …

Summary Background The protozoan Cryptosporidium is a leading cause of diarrhoea
morbidity and mortality in children younger than 5 years. However, the true global burden of …

Background Nutrition outcomes among young children in Nigeria are among the worse
globally. Mother's limited knowledge about food choices, feeding, and health care seeking …

Background Human capital is recognised as the level of education and health in a
population and is considered an important determinant of economic growth. The World Bank …

Middle childhood and early adolescence have received disproportionately low levels of
scientific attention relative to other life stages, especially as related to nutrition and health …

BACKGROUND: Stunting occurs due to chronic malnutrition and is a major problem for
children in developing countries. It is important to evaluate the impact of stunting on the …

The Toolkit provides a practical,“how-to” guide for selection and adaptation of child
development measurements for use in low-and middle-income countries. Users can follow …