Improving nutrition outcomes through enhanced allocative efficiency of investments in 24 high risk counties in Kenya: An Optima Nutrition modelling study

This study provided a comprehensive assessment of the prevalence of stunting, wasting, and anemia among children under five years in 24 counties in Kenya. The Optima model suggested that scaling up nutrition-specific interventions under the same baseline budgets could lead to significant reductions in stunting, wasting, and anemia in Kenya. Additionally, the study identified interventions that should be prioritized during nutrition intervention resource allocation.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-05-27
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0323391
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2
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Child Nutrition and Water Access
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2.24

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Improving nutrition outcomes through enhanced allocative efficiency of investments in 24 high risk counties in Kenya: An Optima Nutrition modelling study

Nick Scott, Anthony Ngugi, Morris Ogero, Veronica Kirogo
2 citations
PLoS ONE
Child Nutrition and Water Access
2.24
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Improving nutrition outcomes through enhanced allocative efficiency of investments in 24 high risk counties in Kenya: An Optima Nutrition modelling study

Nick Scott, Anthony Ngugi, Morris Ogero, Veronica Kirogo
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2 citations

Abstract

This study provided a comprehensive assessment of the prevalence of stunting, wasting, and anemia among children under five years in 24 counties in Kenya. The Optima model suggested that scaling up nutrition-specific interventions under the same baseline budgets could lead to significant reductions in stunting, wasting, and anemia in Kenya. Additionally, the study identified interventions that should be prioritized during nutrition intervention resource allocation.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(5)
Burnet Institute (AU), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (US), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB), Aga Khan University Nairobi (KE), Ministry of Health (KE)
African Academy of Sciences
Zero hunger
Openalex Percentile: Top 14%
Child Nutrition and Water Access
2.24
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