Is there any association between undesired children and health status of under-five children? Analysis of a nationally representative sample from Bangladesh.
Md Zakiul AlamMd Syful IslamPublished in: BMC pediatrics (2022)
The share of childhood morbidity, mortality, and malnutrition were higher among undesired children. Every child should be wanted, and no unwanted pregnancies are desirable; thereby, the government should reemphasize the proper use of family planning methods to reduce child mortality and malnutrition.