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Factors associated with acute malnutrition in children

Factors associated with acute malnutrition in children

Badianjile Kena, Moses
Isantu Sinaley, Fatou

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Biology

ISBN10: 6208899435
ISBN13: 9786208899431
Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
Published: Jul 22 2025
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The nutritional status and growth of children with sickle cell disease are compromised due to a low-calorie, nutrient-poor diet.The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors associated with malnutrition in SCD children aged 0-59 months.A cross-sectional, analytic study was conducted in Kinshasa at the Mixed Medicine and SS Anemia Center, where nutritional status was assessed using Z-scores of anthropometric indices. We collected data on the 202 sickle cell children, 55% female, who participated in the study. Ninety-two males (45%) and one hundred and twelve females (55%) were enrolled in the study. Their mean age was 37.21 months (min 6, max 59). Their anthropometric measurements were as follows: weight 13.09 kg (min 6.20; max 21); weight z-0.92 (min -6.25, max 10.4); height 93.95 (min 8.50, max 120); height-z0.13 (min -19.3; max 9.70).The mean z-score SD of the 5 weight for height index was -0.81 1.32.Wasting was found in 6.2% of SCD children. Economic level, occupation and level of education were associated with nutritional status.

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