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This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence and determinants of undernutrition among children in Kabul, Afghanistan. The study finds that 38.7% of children were stunted, 11.9% were wasted, and 30.6% were underweight. Key factors contributing to malnutrition include lack of early breastfeeding, poor hygiene, unsafe water access, and parental illiteracy.
The findings emphasize the urgent need for public health interventions targeting maternal education, breastfeeding practices, and hygiene improvements. The study provides policy recommendations for reducing child malnutrition in Afghanistan.
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