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.”
Full Citation:
Adair, L.S. and Guilkey, D.K.. 1997. Age-specific determinants of stunting in Filipino children. The Journal of Nutrition. 127.
Title of Article: Age-specific determinants of stunting in Filipino children
Author(s): Adair, L.S. and Guilkey, D.K.
Publication Year: 1997
Publication Name: The Journal of Nutrition
Publication Volume: 127
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9039833/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1093/jn/127.2.314
Topics: Cognition & Schooling
Disease Vaccines: Diarrhea | Pneumonia
Countries: Philippines
WHO Regions: Western Pacific