DHS in the News

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THE WORLD BANK (Washington, DC)

"While Bangladesh has significantly reduced child and maternal mortality, the country still remains among the 10 countries with the highest prevalence of malnutrition. According to Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2014, 36.1 percent of children under 5 are considered to be short for their age or stunted..."

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THE WORLD BANK (Washington, DC)

"While Bangladesh has significantly reduced child and maternal mortality, the country still remains among the 10 countries with the highest prevalence of malnutrition. According to Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2014, 36.1 percent of children under 5 are considered to be short for their age or stunted..."

URL to article: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2017/02/16/in-bangladesh-providing-safety-nets-to-young-mothers-for-a-promising-future