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[Risk factors for malnutrition in 0-59-month-old infants in 2 districts of Niger]
Insights
A 1987 nutritional survey in Niger found a 12.3% acute malnutrition rate in children under five. Key risk factors included specific age groups, geographic areas, and recent diarrhea episodes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Nutrition
- Pediatric Epidemiology
- Nutritional Anthropology
Context:
- A 1987 nutritional survey was conducted in Niger, encompassing 6 health structures.
- The study utilized cluster sampling to assess child malnutrition.
- Data collection occurred in April 1987.
Purpose:
- To calculate the weight-for-height index and malnutrition rates in children aged 0-59 months.
- To identify socio-economic, demographic, and health-related risk factors associated with malnutrition.
- To analyze the influence of dietary and weaning practices on nutritional status.
Summary:
- The survey revealed a standardized rate of 12.3% for acute malnutrition in children aged 0-59 months.
- Logistic regression identified significant risk factors: age groups (6-17 and 18-29 months), specific geographic areas (Guidan Roumdji, Tahoua, Tajae, Guidan Sori), and recent diarrhea.
- Malnutrition rates were analyzed in relation to socio-economic status, demographics, intercurrent diseases, healthcare utilization, and feeding habits.
Impact:
- Provides critical baseline data on child malnutrition in Niger for targeted public health interventions.
- Highlights specific vulnerable populations and geographic regions requiring focused nutritional support.
- Informs policy development for improving child health and nutrition programs in resource-limited settings.
Abstract:
A nutritional survey by cluster sampling at 2 degrees, carried out in April 1987 within a range of action of 6 health structures in Niger, has permitted the calculation of the weight/height index among children aged from 0 to 59 months and the malnutrition rate, according to the socio-economic status, the demographic variables, the intercurrent diseases, the use of health departments, alimentary and weaning habits. The standardized rate of acute malnutrition for the age among of 0-59 months is 12.3%. The risk factors for acute malnutrition retained after logistical regression are the age groups of 6-17 months and 18-29 months, the areas of Guidan Roumdji, Tahoua, Tajae, Guidan Sori and the group of children that have contracted diarrhea during the 15 days preceding the survey.