Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among under 5-year-old children hospitalised in three public hospitals in South Africa

Background: Malnutrition is a significant risk factor for ill health among children under 5 years of age and the consequences are significant. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among under-5-year-old hospitalised children. Setting:...

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Main Authors: Makanda B. Itaka, Olufemi B. Omole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2020-11-01
Series:African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
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Online Access:https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/2444