Risk Factors for Childhood Stunting in 137 Developing Countries: A Comparative Risk Assessment Analysis at Global, Regional, and Country Levels.

Goodarz DanaeiKathryn G AndrewsChristopher R SudfeldGünther FinkDana Charles McCoyEvan D PeetAyesha SaniaMary C Smith FawziMajid EzzatiWafaie W Fawzi

Published in: PLoS medicine (2016)

FGR and unimproved sanitation are the leading risk factors for stunting in developing countries. Reducing the burden of stunting requires a paradigm shift from interventions focusing solely on children and infants to those that reach mothers and families and improve their living environment and nutrition.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
physical activity
young adults
heavy metals
drinking water
human health
climate change
childhood cancer