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Summary of findings
| Studies (n) | Association between outcome and BI or IPI | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive (n) | Negative (n) | NS or inconsistent (n) | ||
| Child anthropometric status | ||||
| Previous BI | 50 | 24 | 0 | 26 |
| Subsequent BI | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Maternal anthropometric status | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Maternal anemia or micronutrient status | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
BI, birth interval; IPI, interpregnancy interval; NS, not significant.
