Continuous exposure to pathogens leads to gut damage, malnourishment: Study

From 1990 to 2015 there was a nearly 40 percent drop in stunting in poor countries but 140 million children four or younger are still too short for their age.

from http://www.firstpost.com/tech/science/continuous-exposure-to-pathogens-leads-to-gut-damage-malnourishment-study-9309031.html