Inequalities in stunting among under-five children in Tanzania: decomposing the concentration indexes using demographic health surveys from 2004/5 to 2015/6

• Main Authors: Edwin Musheiguza (Author), Michael J. Mahande (Author), Elias Malamala (Author), Sia E. Msuya (Author), Festo Charles (Author), Rune Philemon (Author), Melina Mgongo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Child stunting is a global health concern. Stunting leads to several consequences on child survival, growth, and development. The absolute level of stunting has been decreasing in Tanzania from from 50% in 1991/92 to 34% in 2016 although the prevalence is still high (34%)Stunting...