Analyzing data from 50 Demographic and Health Surveys in 14 different countries since 2000, the authors of this study sought to detect trends in stunting and potential contributing factors. Their research found a decreasing trend in stunting among all countries. Factors such as improvement in women’s decision-making, increasing urbanization, and children's access to basic vaccinations were significantly associated with the decreasing trend and reinforce the need for a combination of nutrition-sensitive and -specific interventions. Findings from such analyses may help guide global efforts to reduce stunting and monitor progress against chronic childhood undernutrition.