Contribution of malnutrition to infant and child deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
Zachary J. Madewell, Adama Mamby Keita, Priya Gupta, Ashka Mehta, Victor Akelo, Ogony Benard Oluoch +24 more
BMJ Global Health
Abstract
Malnutrition was identified as a causal or significant factor in 39.5% of under-5 deaths in the CHAMPS network, often in combination with infectious diseases. These findings highlight the need for integrated interventions addressing both malnutrition and infectious diseases to effectively reduce under-5 mortality.
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malnutrition is a causal or significant factor in 39.5% of under-5 deaths
“Malnutrition was identified as a causal or significant factor in 39.5% of under-5 deaths in the CHAMPS network, often in combination with infectious diseases.”
Concepts
MalnutritionWastingSevere Acute MalnutritionUnderweightMedicineMalnutrition in childrenAnthropometryChild mortality