Neonatal anthropometric indicators of infant growth and mortality in Burkina Faso

Neonatal anthropometric indicators of infant growth and mortality in Burkina Faso

Abstract Objective: Most evidence supporting screening for undernutrition is for children aged 6–59 months. However, the highest risk of mortality and highest incidence of wasting occurs in the first 6 months of life. We evaluated relationships between neonatal anthropometric indicators, including...

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Main Authors: Mamadou Bountogo, Ali Sié, Alphonse Zakane, Guillaume Compaoré, Thierry Ouédraogo, Elodie Lebas, Kieran Sunanda O’Brien, Thomas M Lietman, Catherine E Oldenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-01-01
Series:Public Health Nutrition
Subjects:
Undernutrition
Screening
Infant mortality
Underweight
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S1368980024000880/type/journal_article

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