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The Impact of Food Fortification on Stunting in Zimbabwe: Does Gender of the Household Head Matter? by Terrence Kairiza et al. examines the role of food fortification in reducing stunting among children under five years old in Zimbabwe, with a focus on the gender of the household head. The study highlights that stunting, linked to micronutrient deficiencies from poor diets, poses significant developmental risks for children in developing countries. Utilizing large-scale household data, the researchers employed propensity score matching to address self-selection bias related to food fortification adoption.
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