Using height-adjusted stunting prevalence will fail disadvantaged children worldwide

Leroy, Jef L.; Frongillo, Edward A.; and Borghi, Elaine. 2022. Using height-adjusted stunting prevalence will fail disadvantaged children worldwide. Lancet Global Health 10(5): E620. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00076-6

In their Comment (February, 2022), S V Subramanian and colleagues challenge the validity of using the prevalence of child stunting to monitor and evaluate nutrition policies. Their argument is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of the 2006 WHO growth standards and how to appropriately use and interpret stunting. The authors espouse a dangerous and unethical position.