Table 1.
Sample descriptive statistics
| Variable | Observations | Mean | Std. Dev. | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAZ score | 376,992 | −1.64 | 1.47 | −5.00 | 5.00 |
| Moderate stunting, HAZ < −2 | 376,992 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Women's education (years) | 376,992 | 4.86 | 4.77 | 0.00 | 25.00 |
| Paternal education (years) | 376,992 | 6.13 | 5.06 | 0.00 | 32.00 |
| Wealth index (0–10) | 376,992 | 4.04 | 3.05 | 0.30 | 9.03 |
| Female child (0/1) | 376,992 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Rural residence (0/1) | 376,992 | 0.65 | 0.48 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Child age (months) | 376,992 | 41.64 | 10.09 | 25.00 | 59.00 |
| Mother's height (cm) | 376,992 | 155.79 | 7.12 | 100.00 | 216.00 |
| Mother's age (years) | 376,992 | 29.84 | 6.67 | 15.00 | 49.00 |
| Father's age (years) | 376,992 | 36.62 | 9.07 | 10.00 | 95.00 |
Source: Authors’ estimates from DHS data. See text for details.