Boys are more likely to be undernourished than girls: a systematic review and meta-analysis of sex differences in undernutrition
Background Excess male morbidity and mortality is well recognised in neonatal medicine
and infant health. In contrast, within global nutrition, it is commonly assumed that girls are …
and infant health. In contrast, within global nutrition, it is commonly assumed that girls are …
[HTML][HTML] Stunting, wasting and underweight in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Introduction: Child undernutrition is a major public health problem. One third of all
undernourished children globally reside in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The aim of this study …
undernourished children globally reside in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The aim of this study …
[HTML][HTML] Stunting and severe stunting among children under-5 years in Nigeria: A multilevel analysis
Background Stunting has been identified as one of the major proximal risk factors for poor
physical and mental development of children under-5 years. Stunting predominantly occurs …
physical and mental development of children under-5 years. Stunting predominantly occurs …
Prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among Under‐five children in pastoral communities of Afar Regional State, Northeast Ethiopia: a community‐based …
A Gebre, PS Reddy, A Mulugeta… - Journal of nutrition …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Malnutrition among children remains one of the most important causes of
morbidity and mortality in the world. In Ethiopia, malnutrition is one of the most serious public …
morbidity and mortality in the world. In Ethiopia, malnutrition is one of the most serious public …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of diarrheal diseases and associated factors among under-five children in Dale District, Sidama zone, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Background Globally childhood diarrhoeal diseases continue to be the second leading
cause of death, while in Ethiopia it kills half-million under-five children each year. Sanitation …
cause of death, while in Ethiopia it kills half-million under-five children each year. Sanitation …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of stunting and its associated factors among children 6–59 months of age in pastoralist community, Northeast Ethiopia: A community-based cross …
M Gebreayohanes, A Dessie - PloS one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Globally, stunting is a significant public health concern and it is very critical in
Ethiopia. This research aims to determine the prevalence of stunting and its correlates …
Ethiopia. This research aims to determine the prevalence of stunting and its correlates …
[HTML][HTML] Risk factors of stunting (chronic undernutrition) of children aged 6 to 24 months in Mekelle City, Tigray Region, North Ethiopia: An unmatched case-control …
K Berhe, O Seid, Y Gebremariam, A Berhe, N Etsay - Plos one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Introduction In 2014, 159 million under 5 year-old children were stunted (suffered chronic
undernutrition) worldwide. Identifying risk factors for stunting among 6 to 24 month-age …
undernutrition) worldwide. Identifying risk factors for stunting among 6 to 24 month-age …
[HTML][HTML] Nutritional status and correlated socio-economic factors among preschool and school children in plantation communities, Sri Lanka
LS Galgamuwa, D Iddawela, SD Dharmaratne… - BMC public health, 2017 - Springer
Background Child malnutrition is a major public health concern worldwide, leading to higher
morbidity and mortality. It is mostly preventable through public health and economic …
morbidity and mortality. It is mostly preventable through public health and economic …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among under-five children in Ethiopia: evidence from the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey
AK Tekile, AA Woya, GW Basha - BMC research notes, 2019 - Springer
Objective The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors for malnutrition among children
aged 0–59 months in Ethiopia. The analyzed data were obtained from the 2016 EDHS and …
aged 0–59 months in Ethiopia. The analyzed data were obtained from the 2016 EDHS and …
[HTML][HTML] Stunting, wasting and associated factors among children aged 6–24 months in Dabat health and demographic surveillance system site: A community based …
Background Though there is a marked decline in burden of undernutrition, about 44 and
10% of children under five are stunted and wasted, respectively in Ethiopia. The highest …
10% of children under five are stunted and wasted, respectively in Ethiopia. The highest …