Dietary and non-dietary factors of undernutrition using Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure in children aged 6–23 months in Democratic Republic of the Congo: the 2023 National Nutrition Survey

BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Richard Makaba Ma Eloko, Marcel Mubelo Aspro, Emérite Disuemi Bisita, Botomba Ntambwe Steve, Bernard-Kennedy Nkongolo, Mayavanga Jean Baptiste Bazana, Nahimana Damien Gitebo, Bindama Senge Bruno, Mapatano Mala Ali, Marie-Claire Muyer Muel
DOI: 10.1136/bmjnph-2025-001393
Cited by: 1
References: 33

Abstract

Introduction: Undernutrition remains a significant public health challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This study aims to identify dietary and non-dietary factors associated with undernutrition among children aged 6-23 months using the Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure. Methodology: The secondary analysis was conducted using data from the 2023 National Nutrition Survey, a nationally representative cross-sectional study. The final analytical sample consisted of 5396 children, stratified into two age bands 6-11 months (n=1792) and 12-23 months (n=3604). Bivariate analysis (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child Nutrition and Water Access Iron Metabolism and Disorders Nutrition and Health in Aging

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
162–173
Publication date
30 March 2026
Language
EN