The level of wasting and associated factors among children aged 6–59 months in sub-Saharan African countries: multilevel ordinal logistic regression analysis

BackgroundDespite various interventions to combat child malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, wasting remains a critical public health concern for children aged 6–59 months. Wasting is a significant predictor of child survival and development, with a heightened risk of mortality among children. Howeve...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Nutrition
Main Authors:	Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Kusse Urmale Mare, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Tsion Mulat Tebeje, Yordanose Sisay Asgedom, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Afewerk Alemu Lombebo, Kebede Gemeda Sabo, Bezawit Melak Fente, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Beminate Lemma Seifu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-06-01
Subjects:	wasting 6–59 months children SSA multilevel ordinal logistic regression analysis DHS
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1336864/full