Risk factors for severe acute malnutrition in Central India
Abstract
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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