Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa: evidence from standard demographic and health surveys from 35 countries

Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa: evidence from standard demographic and health surveys from 35 countries

Abstract Introduction Child malnutrition remains a critical public health challenge globally. Childhood wasting, a severe form of malnutrition, indicates acute undernutrition, leading to significant loss of muscle and fat tissue. The World Health Organization’s Global Nutrition Target aims to reduce...

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Main Authors: Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Mohammed Seid Ali, Almaz Tefera Gonete, Masresha Asmare Techane, Mulugeta Wassie, Alemneh Tadesse Kassie, Medina Abdela Ahmed, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Berhan Tekeba, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Children
Wasting
Factors
Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21673-z
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