Análisis de la relación entre el quintil de ingresos y la desnutrición crónica infantil en menores de 5 años en Ecuador

Abstract

Chronic childhood malnutrition is a pathological condition caused by a lack of micronutrients during food intake, which are essential for a child's physical and cognitive development. ICD is primarily present in households with low socioeconomic status, resulting in lifelong consequences for children. The objective of this study is to analyze how income quintile relates to chronic childhood malnutrition in children under 5 years of age in Ecuador. A quantitative study was conducted using a cross-sectional logit econometric model. The results show that children whose mothers are in the highest income quintiles are less likely to experience chronic childhood malnutrition than those in the lowest quintiles. In conclusion, income level is a key factor in the nutritional status of children in their early years of life, since having limited income limits access to healthy food, education, medical care, and adequate housing