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September 5, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Factors associated with inequalities in malnutrition among children in Ghana using the 2022 GDHS and WHO HEAT framework

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EBEugene BuduEAEbenezer Kwesi Armah‐AnsahNGNhyira Owusuaa Gyawu

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Analytical survey identified socioeconomic drivers of malnutrition in children, implying disparities across regions and education levels.

Key Points

  • Stunting was the highest malnutrition indicator at 17.4%, highlighting severe nutritional deficiencies among children.
  • Significant inequalities in malnutrition are influenced by factors like age, education, and place of residence.
  • The analysis utilized the WHO HEAT framework to assess health equity across six stratifiers for childhood malnutrition.
  • Addressing regional disparities is crucial for improving nutritional outcomes and requires targeted local interventions.

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Budu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23887b210217d647777dchttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24356-x
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