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Underweight and Predictors Among Children Aged 6-59 Months in South Ethiopia

ObjectivesUnderweight remains the primary public health concern among under-five-year-old children in Ethiopia, despite numerous government-implemented nutrition-specific and sensitive interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to assess underweight and associated factors among children in South Eth...

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Main Authors:	Temesgen Mohammed Toma (Author), Kassahun Tamene Andargie (Author), Rahel Abera Alula (Author), Bahiru Mulatu Kebede (Author), Kidus Temesgen (Author), Tamirat Gezahegn Guyo (Author)
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Published:	Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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