Abstract: Malnutrition remains a major public health, social, and developmental concern in Kenya, with its multifaceted causes requiring a multi-sectoral response. According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (2014), 35% of children under five are stunted, 16% are underweight, and 7% are wasted, with higher prevalence among rural populations and children of less educated mothers. In Homa Bay County, the problem is particularly severe, with hospital records.....
Keywords: Malnutrition, Children, Prevalence, Indicators, Homa Bay
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