Effects of dietary and health factors on nutritional status of children in pastoral settings in Borana, southern Ethiopia, August –October 2015

ConclusionsThe high prevalence of stunting among pastoral children is a serious public health concern and calls for urgent action. Association of nutritional status of children with dietary intake, and health status, access to health services and toilet availability underlines the need for improved nutrition practices, health care facilities and sanitary conditions in the study area.
Source: Archives of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research