Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Stunting"
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Prevalence and factors associated with stunting and wasting among children aged 6-59 months living along Lake Victoria landing sites in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2015-04)Background: Malnutrition is among the leading causes of death in children less than five years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is one of the sub-Saharan African countries with the highest number of malnourished children. ... -
The prevalence and factors associated with stunting and wasting in children aged 6-10 years in Kiyeyi target area - Tororo district.
(2002-06)INTRODUCTION: In Uganda, the prevalence of stunting and wasting among the under fives is well documented (UDHS 1988 / 89, 1995, 2000). It is assumed that during the school age period children usually catch up in growth. ... -
Stunting and school performance among day primary school children aged 6-13 years in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2013)Stunting is among the leading causes of death in children under five years in Sub-Saharan Africa. However little is known about stunting in children over five years of age. Lack of meals in schools has been cited as one ...