Malnutrition in children: analysis of epidemiology, risk determinants and advances in management
Annals Abbassi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical and Dental College. 2017; 22 (2): 117-123
in English
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ABSTRACT
Malnutrition in children is one of the major health challenges faced worldwide but more frequently in South Asian countries including Pakistan. The objective of this review is to analyse the situation of malnutrition, its risk determinants, assessment and management strategies. This review is based on information collected from PubMed, Google scholar, Medline, World Bank, World Health Organization [WHO], United Nations Children's Fund [UNICEF] websites and books. It is concluded that malnutrition status is improving but at a slower pace. Pakistan has a high prevalence of wasting, stunting, and micronutrient deficiencies
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Child Nutrition Disorders
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Infant Nutrition Disorders
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Micronutrients
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Wasting Syndrome
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Disease Management
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Growth Disorders
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann. Abbassi Shaheed Hosp. Karachi Med. Dent. Coll.
Year:
2017
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