Child malnutrition in Ifanadiana district, Madagascar: associated factors and timing of growth faltering ahead of a health system strengthening intervention

• Main Authors: Sarah McCuskee (Author), Andres Garchitorena (Author), Ann C. Miller (Author), Lara Hall (Author), Mohammed Ali Ouenzar (Author), Victor R. Rabeza (Author), Ranto H. Ramananjato (Author), Hery-Tiana Rahaniraka Razanadrakato (Author), Marius Randriamanambintsoa (Author), Michele Barry (Author), Matthew H. Bonds (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Child malnutrition, a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, is particularly severe in Madagascar, where 47% of children under 5 years are stunted (low height-for-age) and 8% are wasted (low weight-for-height). Widespread poverty and a weak health system have hindered attempts...