Blessing Jaka Akombi|Kingsley Agho|André M. N. Renzaho|John Hall|Dafna Merom
Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in child undernutrition: Evidence from Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (2003 – 2013)
Western Sydney University|Western Sydney University|Western Sydney University|UNSW Sydney|Western Sydney University
objective aim study examine trend socioeconomic inequalities child undernutrition nigeria methods study analysed crosssectional data nigeria demographic health survey ndhs 2003 2013 outcome variables stunting wasting underweight among children underfive years magnitude child undernutrition nigeria estimated via concentration index socioeconomic factors contributing child undernutrition time determined using decomposition method results concentration index showed increase childhood wasting underweight nigeria time socioeconomic factors contributing increase child undernutrition childs age 023 months maternal education education household wealth index poorest household type residence rural geopolitical zone north east north west conclusions address child undernutrition need improve maternal education adopt effective social protection policies especially rural communities nigeria