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Morbidity and mortality patterns among malnourished children in Benin City, Nigeria

O Ogbeide, P C Osuhor

    Tropical Doctor
    |October 1, 1984
    PubMed

    Insights

    Malnutrition in Nigerian children leads to high rates of gastrointestinal disorders and measles. Interventions like immunization and maternal health education are crucial for child welfare.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Nutrition Science

    Background:

    • Malnutrition significantly impacts child health outcomes in developing regions.
    • Understanding disease patterns in malnourished children is vital for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey morbidity and mortality patterns among malnourished children in Benin City, Nigeria.
    • To identify prevalent diseases and risk factors contributing to child mortality.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective survey of 196 malnourished children was conducted.
    • Data collected covered morbidity (1971-1973) and mortality (1974-1975).
    • Disease prevalence and mortality rates were analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Gastrointestinal disorders (39.3%) and measles (34.2%) were the most common conditions.
    • Kwashiorkor was a significant contributor to mortality, accounting for 46.7% of deaths.
    • Children aged 1-2 years, during the weaning period, were most affected.

    Conclusions:

    • Gastrointestinal disorders and measles are leading causes of illness and death in malnourished Nigerian children.
    • Targeted interventions focusing on the weaning age group are essential.
    • Comprehensive child health strategies including immunization and maternal education are recommended.

    Keywords:
    AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaAge FactorsChildChild Health--side effectsChild MortalityChild NutritionCorrelation StudiesDeficiency DiseasesDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesEnglish Speaking AfricaFollow-up StudiesGastrointestinal EffectsHealthInfant MortalityInfant NutritionInfant Nutrition DisordersKwashiorkorMalnutritionMorbidityMortalityNigeriaNutritionNutrition DisordersPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPulmonary EffectsResearch MethodologyResearch ReportSampling StudiesStatistical StudiesStudiesWestern AfricaYouth

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