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Investigating a severe acute malnutrition outbreak in Dubti District, Awsiresu Zone, Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia (2022)

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Abstract

The study revealed a significant outbreak of SAM, with a CFR of 8.82%. The outbreak was associated with factors such as large family sizes, having multiple under-five children, a lack of vaccination, pneumonia, and diarrhea. These findings emphasize the urgent need to safeguard essential child health services, water supply, sanitation and hygiene, and household food security.

Research topics

  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1475104

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