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- Title
Effects of psychosocial stimulation on growth and development of severely malnourished children in a nutrition unit in Bangladesh.
- Authors
Nahar, B; Hamadani, J D; Ahmed, T; Tofail, F; Rahman, A; Huda, S N; Grantham-McGregor, S M
- Abstract
Young children with severe malnutrition usually have poor mental development. Psychosocial stimulation may reduce their cognitive deficit, but it is not usually provided. The aim of the study was to incorporate stimulation into the routine treatment of severely malnourished children in a nutrition unit and evaluate the impact on their growth and development.
- Publication
European journal of clinical nutrition, 2009, Vol 63, Issue 6, p725
- ISSN
1476-5640
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1038/ejcn.2008.44