Adolescent Pregnancy and Stunting: Considerations for Food for Peace Programs

The document presents data from various countries, including Burundi, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Malawi, and others, showing the percentage of adolescent girls who have begun childbearing by age 19. The document highlights that adolescent pregnancy is a determinant of stunting, and eliminating it would significantly reduce the prevalence of stunting in countries like Bangladesh. The document also provides programmatic considerations for Food for Peace programs aiming to reduce stunting.