Factors associated with stunting among children below five years of age in Zambia: evidence from the 2014 Zambia demographic and health survey

Abstract

The study established that the major predictors of stunting among children under 5 years old in Zambia were sex and age of the child; mother's age and level of education; wealth status; improved source of drinking water; duration of breastfeeding and residence. Therefore, multiple measures targeted at reducing child stunting should be taken in a bid to influence policy and conceiving of programmes.