Epidemiological study of pediatric nutritional deficiencies: an analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019
Abstract Background Nutritional deficiencies (ND) continue to threaten the lives of millions of people around the world, with children being the worst hit. Nevertheless, no systematic study of the epidemiological features of child ND has been conducted so far. Therefore, we aimed to comprehensively...
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| author | Chenhan Mao Zhuyang Shen Dan Long Min Liu Xiaojin Xu Xin Gao Yan Lin Xindong Wang |
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| description | Abstract Background Nutritional deficiencies (ND) continue to threaten the lives of millions of people around the world, with children being the worst hit. Nevertheless, no systematic study of the epidemiological features of child ND has been conducted so far. Therefore, we aimed to comprehensively assess the burden of pediatric ND. Methods We analyzed data on pediatric ND between 1990 and 2019 from the Global Burden of Disease study (GBD) 2019 at the global, regional, and national levels. In addition, joinpoint regression models were used to assess temporal trends. Results In 2019, the number of prevalent cases of childhood malnutrition increased to 435,071,628 globally. The global age-standardized incidence, prevalence, and DALY rates showed an increasing trend between 1990 and 2019. Meanwhile, the burden of child malnutrition was negatively correlated with sociodemographic index (SDI). Asia and Africa still carried the heaviest burden. The burden and trends of child malnutrition varied considerably across countries and regions. At the age level, we found that malnutrition was significantly more prevalent among children < 5 years of age. Conclusion Pediatric ND remains a major public health challenge, especially in areas with low SDI. Therefore, primary healthcare services in developing countries should be improved, and effective measures, such as enhanced pre-school education, strengthened nutritional support, and early and aggressive treatment, need to be developed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-48726db4af3240b89f3b18c27ed38ec12024-04-21T11:09:55ZengBMCNutrition Journal1475-28912024-04-0123111210.1186/s12937-024-00945-1Epidemiological study of pediatric nutritional deficiencies: an analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019Chenhan Mao0Zhuyang Shen1Dan Long2Min Liu3Xiaojin Xu4Xin Gao5Yan Lin6Xindong Wang7Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineThe First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineAffiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineAbstract Background Nutritional deficiencies (ND) continue to threaten the lives of millions of people around the world, with children being the worst hit. Nevertheless, no systematic study of the epidemiological features of child ND has been conducted so far. Therefore, we aimed to comprehensively assess the burden of pediatric ND. Methods We analyzed data on pediatric ND between 1990 and 2019 from the Global Burden of Disease study (GBD) 2019 at the global, regional, and national levels. In addition, joinpoint regression models were used to assess temporal trends. Results In 2019, the number of prevalent cases of childhood malnutrition increased to 435,071,628 globally. The global age-standardized incidence, prevalence, and DALY rates showed an increasing trend between 1990 and 2019. Meanwhile, the burden of child malnutrition was negatively correlated with sociodemographic index (SDI). Asia and Africa still carried the heaviest burden. The burden and trends of child malnutrition varied considerably across countries and regions. At the age level, we found that malnutrition was significantly more prevalent among children < 5 years of age. Conclusion Pediatric ND remains a major public health challenge, especially in areas with low SDI. Therefore, primary healthcare services in developing countries should be improved, and effective measures, such as enhanced pre-school education, strengthened nutritional support, and early and aggressive treatment, need to be developed.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-024-00945-1Nutritional deficienciesChildrenGlobal burden of Disease (GBD)EpidemiologyJoinpoint regression analysis |
| spellingShingle | Chenhan Mao Zhuyang Shen Dan Long Min Liu Xiaojin Xu Xin Gao Yan Lin Xindong Wang Epidemiological study of pediatric nutritional deficiencies: an analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019 Nutrition Journal Nutritional deficiencies Children Global burden of Disease (GBD) Epidemiology Joinpoint regression analysis |
| title | Epidemiological study of pediatric nutritional deficiencies: an analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019 |
| title_full | Epidemiological study of pediatric nutritional deficiencies: an analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019 |
| title_fullStr | Epidemiological study of pediatric nutritional deficiencies: an analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Epidemiological study of pediatric nutritional deficiencies: an analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019 |
| title_short | Epidemiological study of pediatric nutritional deficiencies: an analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019 |
| title_sort | epidemiological study of pediatric nutritional deficiencies an analysis from the global burden of disease study 2019 |
| topic | Nutritional deficiencies Children Global burden of Disease (GBD) Epidemiology Joinpoint regression analysis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-024-00945-1 |
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