Influence of parental and socioeconomic factors on stunting in children under 5 years in Egypt
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We assessed the relationship between parental and socioeconomic characteristics and nutritional status of children under 5 years in Egypt. Data from the 2000 Egypt Demographic and Health Survey were used. A logistic regression technique was used to estimate the odds of being malnourished. Children whose mothers had a higher level of education and were > 150 cm had a lower risk of stunting than those of mothers with no education and shorter height [< 150 cm]. Parental consanguinity, rural residence, high birth order and short birth interval significantly increased the odds of stunting. Children aged >/= 12 months had greater odds of stunting than those < 12 months
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Zottarelli, L.K., Sunil, T.S. & Rajaram, S. (2007). Influence of parental and socioeconomic factors on stunting in children under 5 years in Egypt. EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 13 (6), 1330-1342, 2007, https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/117383
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EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 13 (6), 1330-1342, 2007
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1330-1342
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1020-3397
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http://applications.emro.who.int/emhj/1306/13_6_2007_1330_1342.pdf
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English