For a study, researchers sought to evaluate the most reliable data on the prevalence, diagnosis, and consequences of the comorbidities connected to child malnutrition. A thorough review of quantitative research was used in the study’s design.
The methodological caliber of the research was evaluated using critical evaluation instruments. The preset data extraction table was followed for extracting the data. Data were further narratively examined in accordance with the predetermined study objectives and key ideas. The review was able to incorporate 15 papers. About 4 comorbidities linked to child malnutrition were observed in all 15 investigations.
As treatment outcomes of child malnutrition-associated comorbidities, 5 (n=5/15) studies reported on duration of hospitalization/stay, 10 (n = 10) studies on recovery rate, and 9 (n = 9/15) studies on mortality rate. Tuberculosis, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, and anemia were the most frequently occurring comorbid conditions related to child malnutrition. The treatment results noted were the length of hospitalization/stay, recovery rate, and fatality rate.
It should be normal practice to screen for common comorbidities in children hospitalized with malnutrition. The identification of comorbidities linked to under-5-year-old malnutrition required more study.
Reference: journals.lww.com/jpgn/Abstract/2022/10000/Comorbidities_of_Child_Malnutrition_in_Low__and.5.aspx
