Magnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6–59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

Magnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6–59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

Abstract Objectives The study aimed to determine the prevalence of wasting and underweight, and identify associated factors in Sodo Zuria district in South Ethiopia. Results The prevalence of wasting and underweight were 11.1% and 14.0%, respectively. Wasting was significantly associated with male g...

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Main Authors: Efrata Girma Tufa, Samson Kastro Dake, Eyasu Tamiru Bekru, Habtamu Azene Tekle, Tesfahun Molla Bobe, Banchalem Nega Angore, Fithamlak Bisetegen Solomon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Children
6–59 months
Undernutrition
Wasting and underweight
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3880-x

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