Heterogeneous association between maternal haemoglobin concentration and child haemoglobin levels: a quantile regression analysis using multi-country nationally representative data.

Background: Low haemoglobin concentration, or anaemia, is a major global public health issue, particularly severe in sub-Saharan Africa, including East Africa, where prevalence rates are alarmingly high. This situation requires a comprehensive analysis to identify the key factors contributing to this high prevalence, especially in East Africa. This study uses robust quantile regression to examine the relationship between maternal haemoglobin concentration and child haemoglobin levels in three East African countries. Methods: The study analysed data from the Demographic and Health Surveys of th

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