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Children in communities with higher overall levels of immunization had better nutritional status

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