Neurodevelopmental Inequality arising from Early Childhood Stunting: Evidences from Brain Connectivity
Samuel Berkins, Suman Saha, Anitha Jasper, Roshan Samuel Livingstone, Sushil Mathew John, Venkata Raghava Mohan, Beena Koshy, Arpan Banerjee
This study examines how early childhood stunting affects brain connectivity and cognitive performance in children, showing altered structural brain networks and reduced IQ in stunted groups, with partial recovery in catch-up groups.
bioRxiv · Jun 8, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience