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It is well established that mothers' education has positive effects on child nutrition in developing countries. In school, girls can acquire skills which are later used to access modern health services and comprehend health messages. Less explored, however, is the effect exerted by the education of other individuals —the mothers' friends, neighbours and family — which may influence child nutrition directly or modify the effect of maternal education.
It is well established that mothers' education has positive effects on child nutrition in developing countries. In school, girls can acquire skills which are later used to access modern health services and comprehend health messages. Less explored, however, is the effect exerted by the education of other individuals —the mothers' friends, neighbours and family — which may influence child nutrition directly or modify the effect of maternal education.