What explains the large disparity in child stunting in the Philippines? A decomposition analysis.

Valerie Gilbert T UlepJhanna UyLyle Daryll D Casas

Published in: Public health nutrition (2021)

Maternal factors account for more than 50% of the gap in child stunting in the Philippines. This signifies the critical role of maternal biological and socio-economic circumstances in improving the linear growth of children.

Keyphrases

birth weight
mental health
pregnancy outcomes
young adults
gestational age
body mass index
weight loss
neural network