Stunted Growth

Stunted growth (stunting) is a primary manifestation of malnutritionin early childhood, including malnutrition during fetal development brought on by the malnourished mother. In developing countries, stunted growth is a common problem affecting a large percentage of children. Once established, stunting and its effects typically become permanent. Stunted children may never regain the heightlost as a result of stunting, and most children will never gain the corresponding body weight. It also leads to premature death later in life because vital organsnever fully developed during childhood.

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