What constitutes an enabling environment for nutrition advocacy in low- and middle-income countries?

Background

Introduction

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Background

Background: Mental health and behavior problems are under-recognized in low- and middle- income countries, especially in young children.

Objective: An annualized linear growth velocity (LGV) reference can identify groups of children at risk of growing poorly.

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