Role of Food Insecurity and Anemia in The Occurrence of Stunting Among Children Under Five Years

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  • Gharam Mahmoud Ibrahim Ibrahim , Amany Sobhy Sorour & Azhar Abdel-Fatah Mohamed Shehata Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/b3ez2k57

Keywords:

Stunting, Food insecurity, Anemia, and Under five years children

Abstract

Background: Stunting is one of the most important public health concerns in Egypt. Childhood stunting increases the risk of morbidity and mortality in children, impairs mental development and affects their cognitive abilities. The aim of the present study was to explore the role of food insecurity and anemia in the occurrence of stunting among children under five years.

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Published

2025-01-10

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Vol. 54 No. 2 (2025): Year 2025, Volume 54, Issue 2

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Role of Food Insecurity and Anemia in The Occurrence of Stunting Among Children Under Five Years (Gharam Mahmoud Ibrahim Ibrahim , Amany Sobhy Sorour & Azhar Abdel-Fatah Mohamed Shehata , Trans.). (2025). Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 54(2), 3334-3349. https://doi.org/10.48047/b3ez2k57