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This research examines how dairy cattle ownership influences the nutritional status of children under five in rural households.

February 27, 2026Frontiers in NutritionOpen Access

The association between dairy cattle ownership and nutritional status of children under five in rural Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

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FHFatema Tuj Zohora HiraBangladesh Agricultural University MAMohammad Jahangir AlamBangladesh Agricultural University IBIsmat Ara BegumBangladesh Agricultural University

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals the nutritional status of children related to dairy ownership and maternal education in rural Bangladesh, suggesting important policy implications.

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This research examines how dairy cattle ownership influences the nutritional status of children under five in rural households.
Analyzed data from the Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey 2018
Employed descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models to assess relationships
Investigated factors such as maternal education, household size, and farm size
33% of children under five are stunted, 24% are underweight, and 10% are wasted
Higher maternal education correlates with better feeding practices, reducing stunting and underweight
Identified significant factors affecting child nutrition include maternal dietary diversity and household dynamics

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Hira et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a134b8ed1d949a99abe336 https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1766658

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals the nutritional status of children related to dairy ownership and maternal education in rural Bangladesh, suggesting important policy implications.

The association between dairy cattle ownership and nutritional status of children under five in rural Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

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The association between dairy cattle ownership and nutritional status of children under five in rural Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

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