Assessing the Impact of Malnutrition on Mortality Rates in Children Under Five: a Prevalence Study

EasyChair Preprint 14959

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of malnutrition on mortality rates in children under five years of age, aiming to quantify the prevalence of malnutrition and its association with child mortality in a specified region. Conducted as a cross-sectional prevalence study, data were collected from 1,500 children through a combination of anthropometric measurements, clinical assessments, and caregiver interviews. The prevalence of malnutrition was found to be 30%, with stunting, wasting, and underweight rates at 18%, 10%, and 15%, respectively. A significant correlation was identified between malnutrition and increased mortality, with malnourished children exhibiting a mortality rate three times higher than their well-nourished counterparts (p < 0.01). The study underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to address malnutrition in vulnerable populations, highlighting its critical role in child health outcomes. These findings advocate for integrated nutritional programs and public health initiatives aimed at reducing malnutrition-related mortality among children under five.

Keyphrases: Health, Initiatives, Mortality, children, malnutrition-related, nutritional, public

@booklet{EasyChair:14959,
  author    = {Joseph Oluwaseyi},
  title     = {Assessing the Impact of Malnutrition on Mortality Rates in Children Under Five: a Prevalence Study},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14959},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}