Author Summary
This study applies Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition to examine urban-rural disparities in child undernutrition in Bangladesh, where severe cases affect nearly 25% of young children, a key global cause of mortality. (148 characters)
Key Facts
- Child undernutrition ranks as a primary cause of death for young children globally.
- In Bangladesh, severe undernutrition impacts close to 25% of children under five.
The analysis uses Blinder-Oaxaca methods to break down gaps in child nutrition between urban and rural areas, drawing from national health survey data. Similar research highlights maternal education and household wealth as major factors in these disparities.
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