Study of Systemic Illnesses in Malnourished Children
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
Malnutrition in children is widely prevalent in India. It is estimated that 57 million children are under weight (moderate and severe). More than 50% of deaths in 0-4 years are associated with malnutrition. The median case fatality rate is approximately 23.5% in severe malnutrition, reaching 50% in edematous malnutrition. There is a need for standardized protocol based management to improve in outcome of severely malnourished children. Good nutrition is essential for the prevention of infectious disease and their consequences. Aim is to study systemic illnesses in malnourished children. Information was collected from interview with the parents and examination of fewer than five years children was entered in a predesigned and pretested proforma of the study. Gastrointestinal and respiratory system disorders were predominant illnesses. Higher less than five morbidity and mortality emphasize the need for strengthening of health services at least in those areas which are unreachable. This study also emphasizes that for every malnourished child, nutritional management, should be an essential part of management modality.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Pawan Kumar Sharma, Dr. Harimohan Ujjainiya, Dr. Rajesh Gaur
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