Magnitude of underweight, wasting and stunting among HIV positive children in East Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Malnutrition on the background of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection is a complex medical condition that carries significant morbidity and mortality for affected children, with greater mortality from SAM (Severe Acute Malnutrition) among HIV-positive children than their HIV-nega...

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Main Authors: Biruk Beletew Abate, Teshome Gebremeskel Aragie, Getachew Tesfaw, Claudia Marotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7498078/?tool=EBI