In a study of families living on 24 plantations in Indonesia, the community immunization rate was found to be protective against thinness for age in children. In other words, children in communities with higher overall levels of immunization had better nutritional status.
Full Citation:
Paknawin-Mock, J., Jarvis, L., Jahari, A.B., et al. 2000. Community-level determinants of child growth in an Indonesian tea plantation. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 54(2).
Title of Article: Community-level determinants of child growth in an Indonesian tea plantation
Author(s): Paknawin-Mock, J., Jarvis, L., Jahari, A.B., et al
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Publication Volume: 54(2)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10902985
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601003
Topics: Health
Immunization Terms: Development and nutrition
Countries: Indonesia
WHO Regions: South-East Asia