Taller but thinner: trends in child anthropometry in Senegal, 1990–2015

Objective: To investigate trends in child anthropometry in Senegal between 1990 and 2015 and relate them with potential causes. Several hypotheses were tested: changes in health status, income, diet and socio-economic status. Design: Statistical analysis of trends in anthropometric data: height, weight, BMI and associated Z -scores calculated with the CDC-2000 standard (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): height-for-age (HAZ),...