Malnutrition, morbidity and infection in the informal settlements of Nairobi, Kenya: an epidemiological study

Malnutrition, morbidity and infection in the informal settlements of Nairobi, Kenya: an epidemiological study

Abstract Background Malnutrition constitutes one of the major public health challenges throughout the developing world. Urban poverty and malnutrition have been on the rise, with an increased rate of morbidity. We herein explore the relationship between infections and nutritional status and the rela...

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Main Authors: Maria Vittoria De Vita, Carlo Scolfaro, Bruna Santini, Antonella Lezo, Federico Gobbi, Dora Buonfrate, Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage, Teresiah Macharia, Milka Wanjohi, Jacopo Mattia Rovarini, Gianfranco Morino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Malnutrition
Infection
WASH
Informal settlements
Kenya
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-019-0607-0

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