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Poverty and the Anthropometric Status of Children: A Comparative Analysis of Rural and Urban Households in Togo

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  • Kodjo Abalo

    (African Economic Research Consortium)

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Using data from the Demographic and Health Survey (EDST-II), the study first constructed a composite index that characterized non-monetary assets. It then identified the determinants of child malnutrition by correlating both the non-monetary wealth and the socio-demographic characteristics of households. Among the characteristics specific to the child, age and sex are the main explanatory factors of child health status. Parental education has a positive impact on the improvement of the child’s nutritional status, in particular in rural areas. Moreover, the household’s wealth level has a positive impact on child health and nutritional status in both rural and urban areas.

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  • Kodjo Abalo, 2009. "Poverty and the Anthropometric Status of Children: A Comparative Analysis of Rural and Urban Households in Togo," Working Papers e949944481a8, African Economic Research Consortium, Research Department.
    • Handle: RePEc:aer:wpaper:e949944481a8
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