The family as a determinant of stunting in children living in conditions of extreme poverty: a case-control study

• Main Authors: Doubova Svetlana V (Author), Santos José (Author), Castillo Raúl (Author), Sandoval Araceli (Author), Pérez-Cuevas Ricardo (Author), Reyes Hortensia (Author), Gutiérrez Gonzalo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2004-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malnutrition in children can be a consequence of unfavourable socioeconomic conditions. However, some families maintain adequate nutritional status in their children despite living in poverty. The aim of this study was to ascertain w...