Eastern, Southern and Western African studies on the effects of malnutrition on behaviour are reviewed. The studies are briefly described in terms of the behavioural assessment procedures employed, the nature of the malnutrition involved, the age-groups studies and conclusions drawn on the basis of the results of the research. Comment on the studies is also made. From the review it becomes clear that studies on chronic and acute malnutrition may yield considerably different results in terms of behavioural sequelae.
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