Changing mortality amongst hospitalised children with Severe Acute Malnutrition in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 2009 – 2018

Changing mortality amongst hospitalised children with Severe Acute Malnutrition in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 2009 – 2018

Abstract Background The under-five mortality rates of children in South Africa (SA) remain high despite successful HIV prevention and treatment programs. The in-hospital mortality of children with severe acute malnutrition remains a key obstacle. This study identifies and describes changes in the mo...

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Main Authors: S Ndlovu, C David-Govender, P Tinarwo, KL Naidoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Paediatrics
Severe acute malnutrition
HIV
Under-5 mortality
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00559-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00559-y

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