Risk Factors of Underweight in Children Aged 6–59 Months in Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1155/2017/6368746
Abstract: Background Undernutrition in early childhood has irreversible and long-lasting implications. Hence, this study was aimed at assessing risk factors of child undernutrition. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 642 households with mothers to… read more here.
Keywords: underweight children; risk factors; aged months; decision making ... See more keywords
Underweight children older than 5 years with sickle cell anemia are at risk for early mortality in a low-resource setting
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DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022008623
Abstract: Key Points • Underweight children aged 5 to 12 years and with SCA are at risk for early death in a low-resource setting.• Weight-for-age z score is a simple measure to screen children older than… read more here.
Keywords: low resource; risk early; underweight children; resource setting ... See more keywords
Predictors of underweight in children under-five years in Ghana
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DOI: 10.4314/gmj.v53i1.11
Abstract: Summary Background Underweight is a key indicator of malnutrition in children and results in long term effects such as abnormalities in physical and mental health, behavioural problems, and low educational achievement. Objective Using the conceptual… read more here.
Keywords: children five; years ghana; predictors underweight; underweight children ... See more keywords
Trends and patterns of stunted only and stunted-underweight children in Malawi: A confirmation for child nutrition practitioners to continue focusing on stunting
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DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v34i2.6
Abstract: Aim To analyse the trends and patterns of stunted only and stunted-underweight children in Malawi between the 2000 and 2015. Methods The study used the 2000 and 2015 Malawi Demographic and Health Survey data and… read more here.
Keywords: trends patterns; 2000 2015; stunted stunted; stunted underweight ... See more keywords