Journal of Pediatrics
May 2016 Volume 172, p1-236
http://www.jpeds.com/current
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Editor’s Persepctive
Lest we forget — the battle against malnutrition
Carlos A. Cuello-Garcia
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Published in issue: May 2016
Preview
We are now living in an era of postmillennium development goals and, although a significant number of them have been completed, a significant proportion of targets remain to be accomplished. Malnutrition is still a concern that affects millions worldwide. In this issue of The Journal, Chowdhury et al present a large scale population-based survey in Bangladesh, extracted from the Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey (2011). This could be considered a large and representative sample of a region where prevention of malnutrition is (and it should be kept as) a priority as a public health intervention.
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Original Articles
Risk Factors for Child Malnutrition in Bangladesh: A Multilevel Analysis of a Nationwide Population-Based Survey
Mohammad Rocky Khan Chowdhury, Mohammad Shafiur Rahman, Mohammad Mubarak Hossain Khan, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Mondal, Mohammad Mosiur Rahman, Baki Billah
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