Review of 50 Studies Finds Stunting Dominates Child Malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa

A review of 50 studies published between 2015 and 2025 finds stunting remains the most frequently reported form of child malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, with more than 25% of under-fives stunted in many countries. The research groups responses into nutrition-specific, nutrition-sensitive and integrated approaches, concluding that combining strategies may offer the most sustainable results.