A pooled analysis of nine studies assessing the effects of diarrhea on stunting prior to the age of 24 months showed that the odds of stunting were significantly increased with each diarrheal episode. Each day of diarrhea prior to attaining 24 months of age also contributed to the risk of stunting. For each five episodes of diarrhea, the odds of stunting increased by 13%. In addition, once a child becomes stunted, only 6% of those stunted at 6 months of age recovered by 24 months of age.
Full Citation:
Checkley, W., Buckley, G., Gilman, R.H., et al.. 2008. Multi-country analysis of the effects of diarrhoea on childhood stunting. International Journal of Epidemiology. 37(4).
Title of Article: Multi-country analysis of the effects of diarrhoea on childhood stunting
Author(s): Checkley, W., Buckley, G., Gilman, R.H., et al.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Name: International Journal of Epidemiology
Publication Volume: 37(4)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2734063/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1093/ije/dyn099
Topics: Health System Strengthening
Disease Vaccines: Diarrhea
Immunization Terms: Development and nutrition
Countries: Bangladesh | Brazil | Ghana | Guinea-Bissau | Peru
WHO Regions: Africa | Americas | South-East Asia