Community-based Management of Micronutrient deficiency in Malnourished Children in Ghana

Authors

  • O Ayokunle University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast
  • OA Odusoga Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State

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https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.20552

Abstract

The relationship between undernutrition and ill health is complex. It is complicated by growth retardation, impaired mental development, and significant morbidity from malaria, diarrhoeal diseases, pneumonia etc. and mortality. Several micronutrients are required for adequate growth and development especially in young children. They also account for three of the four most important forms of malnutrition worldwide. This review attempts to evaluate the community-based management of malnutrition in developing countries while comparing it to the in-patient management of malnourished children. Parameters evaluated include cost, coverage, choice, nosocomial infection acquisition and effect on productivity. The community-based management of severe malnutrition has many benefits that should be harnessed by healthcare givers so as to reduce the burden of malnutrition in low resource settings.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.20552

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.13(4) 2014 p.383-387

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O Ayokunle, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast

School of Medical Sciences

OA Odusoga, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State

Director of Health Services and Lecturer

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Published

2014-09-27

How to Cite

Ayokunle, O., & Odusoga, O. (2014). Community-based Management of Micronutrient deficiency in Malnourished Children in Ghana. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 13(4), 383–387. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.20552

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 4 (2014)

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Review Article

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