JOURNAL ARTICLE

Prevalence and predictors of mortality among hospitalized children with severe acute malnutrition in a hospital in North Cameroon.

  • Published In: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2023, v. 69, n. 6. P. 1 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Koum, Danièle Christiane Kedy; Eposse, Charlotte; Foko, Loick Pradel Kojom; Betoko, Ritha Mbono; Ismaila, Zeinabou; Nfanleu, Carine Laure Njanseb; Njinkui, Diomède Noukeu; Penda, Calixte Ida 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the prevalence and predictors of mortality among children aged 6–59 months with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) admitted to Garoua Regional Hospital in the North region of Cameroon. The study found a hospital SAM prevalence of 10.4% and identified seven significant predictors of mortality: orphan status, vomiting, mixed SAM form marasmus–kwashiorkor, lack of appetite, cutaneous lesions, lethargy, and nasogastric rehydration. The findings highlight the need for early diagnosis and targeted management of these factors to reduce SAM-related mortality in this region. The study also emphasizes the importance of community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and multisectoral interventions to address underlying food insecurity and improve child nutrition outcomes.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Tropical Pediatrics. 2023/12, Vol. 69, Issue 6, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0142-6338
  • DOI:10.1093/tropej/fmad042
  • Accession Number:174444719
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