Stunting Syndrome in Pakistani Children: Latest Evidence from PDHS (2017-2018)

Malnutrition particularly stunting considered as nutrient deficiency that has adverse effect on the children at micro level and to nation macro level. leads poor physical mental development of which may lead greater risk morbidity or critical infection ultimately economic loss society. The objective current study is find factors significantly affect among children. investigates said phenomenon using latest wave PDHS. logistic regression model applied determinants results show variables child mother characteristics have strong influence stunting. Additionally indicate affected with diarrhea found more likely be stunted while wealth reduces likelihood suggest proper education facilities should provided females augment awareness knowledge for care timely vaccination program started protect from diseases.