Determinants of malnutrition among children: A systematic review
OR Katoch - Nutrition, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives Child undernutrition is a major public health problem. Globally in 2020, 149
million children< 5 y of age were estimated to be stunted (too short for age), 45 million to be …
million children< 5 y of age were estimated to be stunted (too short for age), 45 million to be …
[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] The epidemiology of undernutrition and its determinants in children under five years in Ghana
Background Understanding the burden and contextual risk factors is critical for developing
appropriate interventions to control undernutrition. Methods This study used data from the …
appropriate interventions to control undernutrition. Methods This study used data from the …
[HTML][HTML] Predictive model and determinants of under-five child mortality: evidence from the 2014 Ghana demographic and health survey
JMK Aheto - BMC public health, 2019 - Springer
Background Globally, millions of children aged below 5 years die every year and some of
these deaths could have been prevented. Though a global problem, under-five mortality is …
these deaths could have been prevented. Though a global problem, under-five mortality is …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and associated factors influencing stunting and wasting among children of ages 1 to 5 years in Nkwanta South Municipality, Ghana
F Danso, MA Appiah - Nutrition, 2023 - Elsevier
Childhood undernutrition continues to be a major public health problem and one of the most
common causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. The risk factors of child …
common causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. The risk factors of child …
[HTML][HTML] Dietary diversity and undernutrition in children aged 6–23 months in Sub-Saharan Africa
Dietary diversity plays a major role in the health status of children. However, evidence on its
crucial role on children's health status remains inconclusive in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In …
crucial role on children's health status remains inconclusive in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In …
[HTML][HTML] Neurodevelopmental effects of childhood malnutrition: A neuroimaging perspective
JR Galler, ML Bringas-Vega, Q Tang, AG Rabinowitz… - Neuroimage, 2021 - Elsevier
Approximately one in five children worldwide suffers from childhood malnutrition and its
complications, including increased susceptibility to inflammation and infectious diseases …
complications, including increased susceptibility to inflammation and infectious diseases …
[HTML][HTML] Association of low birth weight with undernutrition in preschool-aged children in Malawi
PAM Ntenda - Nutrition journal, 2019 - Springer
Background Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake
of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition is a broad term encompassing the three …
of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition is a broad term encompassing the three …
Determinants of stunting in children under 5 years in Madagascar
H Rakotomanana, GE Gates… - Maternal & child …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Madagascar is among countries where the prevalence of stunting is dramatically high in
under 5 years old children. This study investigated the determinants of child stunting based …
under 5 years old children. This study investigated the determinants of child stunting based …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of maternal and child factors on stunting, wasting and underweight among preschool children in Northern Ghana
Background Undernutrition among preschool children in Northern region is the highest in
Ghana. However, there is scarcity of data on the factors that determine undernutrition in …
Ghana. However, there is scarcity of data on the factors that determine undernutrition in …