Malnutrition in infants aged under 6 months: prevalence and anthropometric assessment – analysis of 56 low- and middle-income country DHS datasets

Kerac, Marko; T James, Philip; McGrath, Marie; Brennan, Eilise; Cole, Tim; Opondo, Charles; Frison, Séverine

doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2024-016121

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Malnutrition in infants aged under 6 months: prevalence and anthropometric assessment – analysis of 56 low- and middle-income country DHS datasets

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Authors:

Marko Kerac

Philip T James

Marie McGrath

Abstract

Introduction Tackling malnutrition in infants aged under 6 months (u6m) is a major global priority yet evidence around this vulnerable group is weak. We aimed to support the rollout of new 2023 WHO guidelines by examining the burden of infant malnutrition and potential programme caseloads with new e...

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