Risk factors for severe acute malnutrition in Central India
Keywords:
India, risk factors, , severe acute malnutritionAbstract
Aim: To identify risk factors for severe malnutrition in children <5 years age. Background: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in our country. However, little information is available on determinants of SAM.
Materials and Methods: This was a prospective study done over a period of one year at a tertiary care hospital. Children under five years of age with SAM were enrolled, and the risk factors leading to malnutrition were identified.
Results: The risk factors contributing to malnutrition were poor socioeconomic status, parental illiteracy, overcrowding, lack of immunization, lack of awareness among caregivers regarding appropriate child feeding practices.
Conclusion: To decrease the prevalence of malnutrition, it is essential to provide education to caregivers about appropriate feeding practices.
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