Improving estimates of the burden of severe wasting: analysis of secondary prevalence and incidence data from 352 sites

Introduction Estimates of incident cases of severe wasting among young children are not available for most settings but are needed for optimal planning of treatment programmes and burden estimation. To improve programme planning, global guidance recommends a single ‘incidence correction factor’ of 1...

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Main Authors: Simon Cousens, Chika Hayashi, Sheila Isanaka, André Briend, Mark Myatt, Christopher T Andersen, Julia Krasevec, Amy Mayberry, Louise Mwirigi, Saul Guerrero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-03-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/6/3/e004342.full