Determinants of wasting among children aged 6–59 months in Wonago woreda, south Ethiopia. A facility-based unmatched case-control study

Abstract

Determinants identified were maternal education, family size, wealth index, and exclusive breastfeeding, dietary diversity, and morbidity history of a child in the last 2 weeks. To reduce childhood wasting, due emphasis should be given to empowering women and improving the knowledge and practice of parents on appropriate infant and young child-caring practices.