Factors influencing undernutrition among children in Nepal: a comparative study of Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) using 2016 and 2022 demographic and health survey data
These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to improve the nutritional status of disadvantaged children. Policymakers can use the identified determinants to formulate strategies to mitigate the risk of CIAF and promote children's overall well-being and development.
Authors
- Vijay Aryal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8240-521X)
- Ram Prasad Dhakal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9197-043X)
- Pitambar Acharya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9544-8949)
Institutions
- Purbanchal University (NP)
- Tribhuvan University (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Health Population and Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00900-8
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.60