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Some clinical data of prognostic importance in protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM)
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Severe body weight deficit, acute diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance, and measles significantly increase mortality risk in children with protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM). Oedema and chronic diarrhea do not impact survival rates in these pediatric cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) is a significant health concern in children.
- Identifying factors influencing mortality in PCM is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the mortality rate in children with classical PCM.
- To determine the prognostic value of various clinical factors on mortality.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of mortality data from 94 children with classical PCM.
- Evaluation of factors including body weight deficit, diarrhea type, electrolyte disturbance, measles, and edema.
Main Results:
- Severe body weight deficit, acute diarrhea, electrolyte disturbance, and measles were associated with increased mortality.
- Edema and chronic diarrhea did not significantly influence mortality.
- Age and PCM type were not found to be responsible for the observed mortality.
Conclusions:
- Prognostic indicators for mortality in pediatric PCM include severe weight deficit, acute diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance, and measles.
- Certain clinical signs like edema and chronic diarrhea have no bearing on mortality outcomes.
Abstract:
The mortality rate in 94 children who presented with the classical features of protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) during the first six months of 1975 has been subjected to analysis. The prognostic value on mortality of severe body weight deficit and the presence of acute diarrhoeas, electrolyte disturbance and accompanying measles has been shown. The existence of oedema and chronic diarrhoea has no influence on mortality. Similarly, age and the type of PCM could not be implicated as being responsible for the observed mortality.