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Is stunting in children under five associated with the state of vegetation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? Secondary analysis of Demographic Health Survey data and the satellite-derived leaf area index

20238 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

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Abstract

Good vegetation conditions have a protective effect against stunting in children under five years of age. Further advanced study designs are needed to confirm these findings.

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Child Nutrition and Water Access
Economic and Environmental Valuation
Land Use and Ecosystem Services

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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13453

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