Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among under 5-year-old children hospitalised in three public hospitals in South Africa
Background: Malnutrition is a significant risk factor for ill health among children under 5 years of age and the consequences are significant. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among under-5-year-old hospitalised children. Setting:...
Main Authors: | Makanda B. Itaka, Olufemi B. Omole |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2020-11-01
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Series: | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/2444 |
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