Prevalence and Determinants of Undernutrition among 6- to 59-Months-Old Children in Lowland and Highland Areas in Kilosa District, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Jackline D MremaEster ElisariaAkwilina W MwanriCornelio M NyaruhuchaPublished in: Journal of nutrition and metabolism (2021)
The prevalence of undernutrition, especially stunting and underweight, was high in the study areas. Determinants of stunting differed between highlands and lowland areas, highlighting the needs of having properly integrated interventions based on the geographical location.