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Anemia, weight, and height among children under five in Peru (2007-2022): a panel data analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Panel data methods are becoming crucial in econometrics and social sciences for analyzing data that follows the same entities (such as individuals, firms, countries) over multiple time periods. In this article, we employ a useful approach (Feasible Generalized Least Squares) to assess if there are statistically relevant relationships between hemoglobin (adjusted to sea-level), weight, and height for the period 2007–2022 in children up to five years of age in Peru. By using this method, we may find a tool that allow us to confirm if the relationships considered between the target variables by the Peruvian agencies and authorities are in the right direction to fight against chronic malnutrition and stunting. While health policies aimed at reducing anemia and improving nutrition, such as supplementation programs and maternal education initiatives, may have contributed to these trends, further research with multidisciplinary collaboration is necessary to quantify the specific impact of these interventions on the observed outcomes.

Source: STUDIES IN HEALTH SCIENCES

DOI: 10.54022/shsv6n2-005

Authors: Luis-Felipe Arizmendi, Carlos de la Torre Domingo, Erick W. Rengifo

Institutions: Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, Fordham University

Language: English

Topic: Child Nutrition and Water Access

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Fordham University, Universidad de Murcia, Agencia Estatal de Investigación