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Nutritional Status of Under-five Siblings of Severely Wasted Children in Bhopal

Yachana Choudhary1, Bharat Choudhary2, Manju Dubey1

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Indian Pediatrics
|January 7, 2022
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High rates of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) were found in siblings of children with SAM. Families with more than seven members, underweight mothers, and Muslim religion were associated with increased risk.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) poses a significant threat to child survival and development.
  • Understanding the familial context of SAM is crucial for effective intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of undernutrition among siblings of children diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition (SAM).
  • To identify factors associated with undernutrition in these siblings.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • The study included 128 siblings under five years of age, who had a sibling with SAM.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of undernutrition was observed: 30% of siblings had SAM and 20% had moderate acute malnutrition (MAM).
  • Significant risk factors included larger family size (>7 members), underweight mothers, pre-lacteal feeding practices, and Muslim religious affiliation.

Conclusions:

  • There is a substantial burden of severe malnutrition in siblings of children with SAM.
  • Routine screening for undernutrition in all siblings under five years of age is recommended when a child is diagnosed with SAM.
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