A space-time analysis of recurrent malnutrition-related hospitalisations in Kilifi, Kenya for children under-5 years

A space-time analysis of recurrent malnutrition-related hospitalisations in Kilifi, Kenya for children under-5 years

Abstract Background Globally, malnutrition underlies 45% of under-5 s mortality, mainly from potentiating common infections such as diarrhoea and pneumonia. Malnutrition as a public health problem is not evenly disbursed because of disparities in food insecurity and health, and children commonly suf...

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Main Authors: Kennedy Mwai Wambui, Eustasius Musenge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Spatiotemporal analysis
Child malnutrition
Bayesian
Child mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40795-019-0296-5

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