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Age-specific determinants of stunting in Filipino children

Authored by:

Adair, L.S. and Guilkey, D.K.

Full Citation:

Adair, L.S. and Guilkey, D.K. 1997. Age-specific determinants of stunting in Filipino children. The Journal of Nutrition. 127.

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Additional key concepts from this publication:

Repeat episodes of childhood diarrhea can impair cognitive function in children years later.

Key Evidence: A large longitudinal study in the Philippines found that children suffering bouts of diarrhea and respiratory infections were at a significantly increased risk of physical stunting which is associated with “poor functional outcomes such as impaired cognitive development.”

Vaccine-preventable diseases are linked to poor growth and can further impact an already weakened immune system.