Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Nutritional Interventions for Adolescent Growth in Nigerian Lagos Slums: A Study in Urban Poverty Contexts

Obioma Nkengasimbo, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Chinedu Ezeani, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) Femi Oluduro, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18981403
Published: September 21, 2013

Abstract

Adolescent growth is critical for physical development in Nigeria's Lagos slums, where nutritional deficiencies are prevalent. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample size of 200 adolescents from randomly selected households in Lagos slums, using standardised dietary surveys and anthropometric measurements. The intervention group showed an average increase in height by 1.5 cm compared to the control group over six months. Targeted nutritional interventions significantly improved adolescent growth outcomes in urban poverty contexts of Lagos slums. Policy makers should prioritise funding for nutrition programmes targeting adolescents in similar urban slum environments. Adolescent Growth, Nutrition Interventions, Urban Poverty, Nigerian Slums

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Obioma Nkengasimbo, Chinedu Ezeani, Femi Oluduro (2013). Nutritional Interventions for Adolescent Growth in Nigerian Lagos Slums: A Study in Urban Poverty Contexts. African Journal of Orthopedics, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18981403

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African GeographyAdolescent NutritionUrban PovertyCross-Sectional StudyMicronutrient DeficienciesGrowth StuntingFeeding Programmes

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