Extended Data Fig. 6: The probability of stunting (n = 1,880 individuals) is lower near marine protected areas (MPAs) than areas far from MPAs.
From: Co-benefits of marine protected areas for nature and people
Plot shows model coefficients that represent the effects of MPA proximity on probability of stunting, here while controlling for wealth index. To assess the effects of MPA proximity on dimensions of human wellbeing, we used a quasi-experimental approach wherein we first matched survey clusters near and far from MPAs based on site characteristics and then quantified effects of MPA proximity while controlling for remaining variation in matching variables using Bayesian hierarchical models. Error bars represent 80% (thick) and 95% (thin) Bayesian credible intervals (BCI), and asterisks indicate mean effects with statistical support – 95% BCIs exclude zero.
