The DHS Program

Patience Ivie Ihejirika (Leadership Nigeria)

"...Also, the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS-2018) describes stunting, or low height-for-age, as a sign of chronic under-nutrition that reflects failure to receive adequate nutrition over a long period of time. The survey outlines the most direct causes of stunting as inadequate nutrition (not eating enough or eating foods that lack growth-promoting nutrients) and recurrent infections or chronic diseases that cause poor nutrient intake and absorption..."

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Patience Ivie Ihejirika (Leadership Nigeria)

"...Also, the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS-2018) describes stunting, or low height-for-age, as a sign of chronic under-nutrition that reflects failure to receive adequate nutrition over a long period of time. The survey outlines the most direct causes of stunting as inadequate nutrition (not eating enough or eating foods that lack growth-promoting nutrients) and recurrent infections or chronic diseases that cause poor nutrient intake and absorption..."