Table 3.
Relative importance of variables for the prediction of stunting among children 6–23.9 months (%)
| Indicator | Phnom Penh (n = 574) | Kratie (n = 646) | Ratanakiri (n = 718) | North Easternc (n = 1,364) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low wealth quintile | 32.3 | 45.2 | 21.4 | 26.5 |
| No mother education | 17.5 | 12.2 | 19.0 | 30.6 |
| Low child feeding index score | 15.4 | 22.3 | 18.8 | 16.8 |
| No access to national health campaigna | 5.8 | 8.5 | 15.8 | 5.4 |
| No birth certificate | 14.1 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 2.6 |
| WASH indicators | ||||
| Access to nonimproved sanitation facility | 8.3 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| No adequate treatment of water | 6.4 | 1.2 | 10.2 | 4.1 |
| Access to nonimproved drinking waterb | NA | 5.3 | 8.2 | 11.3 |
a
The proxy used was access to vitamin A supplementation.
b
No data available for nonimproved drinking water in Phnom Penh as >99% have access to an improved source.
c
North‐eastern includes Kratie and Ratanakiri.