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Survival and Recovery in Severely Wasted Under-five Children Without Community Management of Acute Malnutrition

Harshpal Singh Sachdev1, Sikha Sinha, Neha Sareen

  • 1Department of Pediatrics and Clinical Epidemiology, Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research; and Departments of *Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, and #Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences; New Delhi, India. Correspondence to: Dr Harshpal Singh Sachdev, Senior Consultant, Department of Pediatrics and Clinical Epidemiology, Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, New Delhi, India. hpssachdev@gmail.com.

Indian Pediatrics
|July 13, 2017
PubMed

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Severely wasted children in rural India showed low case-fatality rates (1.2%-2.7%) without malnutrition programs. Approximately 25-30% experienced spontaneous recovery over time, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Acute malnutrition remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in low-resource settings.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for improving child survival and long-term health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the survival and recovery rates of severely wasted children in the absence of a community management program.
  • To identify factors influencing mortality and recovery in this vulnerable population.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 409 severely wasted children (aged 6-59 months) was identified through a community survey in rural India.
  • Follow-up data on survival and recovery (defined as weight-for-height Z-score ≥-2) were collected.
  • Statistical analysis identified predictors of mortality and recovery.

Main Results:

  • The case-fatality rate ranged from 1.2% to 2.4% within six months of enrollment.
  • Younger age, poorer household head occupation, and lower anthropometric measurements at enrollment predicted higher mortality.
  • Spontaneous recovery was observed in approximately 31% of survivors, with 30% remaining severely wasted and 39% moderately wasted at follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Severely wasted children in this setting exhibited a low case-fatality rate without formal management programs.
  • Long-term spontaneous recovery occurred in about 25-30% of cases.
  • Interventions targeting younger children and those with poorer socioeconomic indicators may be beneficial.
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