Changes in height-for-age of Egyptian children from 1995 to 2014: Implications for improving child health outcomes
Background Stunting is a serious health problem in Egypt. Stunting rates and height-for-age z-score (HAZ) distributions changed notably in Egypt over time, yet the factors that led to these changes remain unknown. This study examines the factors associated with these changes and provides important c...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Springer
2026
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178936 |
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