Coexisting maternal and child undernutrition in Ethiopia: Spatial modeling and multilevel analysis of consecutive EDHS data

Key Points

• Maternal and child undernutrition shows significant geographic clustering, highlighting regions most in need of support.
• In northern Ethiopia, specific areas are identified as high-risk for undernutrition, requiring immediate attention.
• Assessment uses spatial modeling and multilevel analysis to explore patterns in recent demographic health surveys.
• Enhancing education, economics, and sanitation in these regions may improve maternal and child health outcomes.