Factors driving underweight, wasting, and stunting among urban school aged children: Evidence from Merawi town, Northwest Ethiopia.

Prior research identified malnutrition as one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children globally. Furthermore, research revealed that over two thirds of deaths associated with inappropriate feeding practices occurred during the early years of life. Improper feeding practices impact a child's health in many different ways.

Individual- and Community-Level Factors Associated with Diarrhea in Children Younger Than Age 5 Years in Bangladesh: Evidence from the 2014 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey.

Background: Diarrheal disease is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children younger than age 5 years in Bangladesh.

Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of diarrhea among children younger than age 5 years and its associated risk factors.

Methods: Data were sourced from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, a nationally representative study conducted in 2014.

Determinants of childhood morbidity in Bangladesh: evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey 2011.

Objectives: The present study aims to estimate the incidence of preventable infectious diseases or associated symptoms among young children in Bangladesh and also determine the factors affecting these conditions. The study hypothesised that various background characteristics of children as well as their parents influence the incidence of morbidity of children aged below 5 years.

Setting: The study used data from the most recent nationally representative cross-sectional Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) conducted in 2011.