A cross-sectional study evaluating the prevalence and predictors of malnutrition among children and adolescents visiting an urban academic hospital in Nepal

A cross-sectional study evaluating the prevalence and predictors of malnutrition among children and adolescents visiting an urban academic hospital in Nepal

Abstract Objective: To examine the prevalence of malnutrition among children and adolescents visiting Kanti Children’s Hospital (KCH) and identify predictors associated with malnutrition. Results will guide the development of a newly established nutrition programme at KCH. Design: This cross-sec...

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Main Authors: Ram Chapagain, Bishnu Giri, Tribhuwan Bhattarai, Juna Dhungana, Michelle Walters, Erika Damasco, Jessica Blanco, Kyriaki D Ladas, Andreas Antoniades, Elena Ladas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-12-01
Series:Public Health Nutrition
Subjects:
Hospital malnutrition
Stunting
Nutritional status
Food insecurity
Nepal
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S136898002300188X/type/journal_article

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