The Stunting Risk Assessment Tool: Identifying Infants at High Risk of Impaired Growth and Development in Resource Poor Settings.

Grant number: 1112581 | Funding period: 2016 - 2019

Completed

Abstract

Stunting is a neglected global health crisis. After the age of 2, irreversible health, developmental and economic consequences occur that are perpetuated across generations. Early risk prediction is key to more effective interventions. By determining the contribution of risk factors in pregnancy and early infancy, I propose to develop a tool that can be used by health workers to identify infants at high risk of stunting in early life, so that early preventive measures can be introduced.

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