Protocol for the trial to establish a causal linkage between mycotoxin exposure and child stunting: a cluster randomized trial

• Main Authors: Erica Phillips (Author), Francis Ngure (Author), Laura E. Smith (Author), Edna Makule (Author), Paul C. Turner (Author), Rebeca Nelson (Author), Martin Kimanya (Author), Rebecca Stoltzfus (Author), Neema Kassim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The number of stunted children has fallen globally but continues to increase in Africa. Stunting is estimated to contribute to 14-17% of child deaths under 5 years of age and is a risk factor for poor cognitive and motor development and educational outcomes. Inadequate dietary in...