STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RELEVANCE OF MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS
Abstract
This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of malnutrition among 300 children aged 0-5 years in the study area. Data were collected on demographic, socio-economic, and anthropometric characteristics and analyzed using chi-square tests, ANOVA, and ordinal logistic regression. Results revealed an overall malnutrition prevalence of 49.3%, comprising 23.7% underweight, 13.7% wasting, and 12.0% stunting. Chi-square analysis showed significant associations between malnutrition and household income (p=.009), father's occupation (p
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