Trends of socioeconomic and geographic inequalities in severe wasting among under-five children in Ethiopia from 2000 to 2019: using the WHO Health Equity Assessment Toolkit

Trends of socioeconomic and geographic inequalities in severe wasting among under-five children in Ethiopia from 2000 to 2019: using the WHO Health Equity Assessment Toolkit

Abstract Severe wasting is the deadliest form of wasting caused by a lack of nutritious food and repeated attacks of illness. The World Health Assembly has agreed to reduce severe wasting to less than 5% and 3% by the end of 2025 and 2030. Significant disparities were observed worldwide in progress...

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Main Authors: Tsegaw Amare Baykeda, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Samrawit Mihret Fetene, Banchlay Addis, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Sisay Maru Wubante, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Abel Endawkie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-51081-5

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-51081-5

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