BACKGROUND: Malnutrition of children is a major public health problem in many African countries. Despite a relatively favourable geographical situation, the prevalence of malnutrition is high in the Sikasso region (Mali). METHODS: Survey repeated annually during 5 years, to a sample of 491 families living in Sikasso. The determinants of wasting and stunting were analysed using logistic regression. RESULTS: The prevalence of stunting was about 25%. Prevalence of wasting was about 12%, which is very high, and had been increasing in the past years. No strong associations with socio-economic factors were observed for wasting. Stunting was strongly associated with the education level of both parents, and with the family assets.
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition of children is a major public health problem in many African countries. Despite a relatively favourable geographical situation, the prevalence of malnutrition is high in the Sikasso region (Mali). METHODS: Survey repeated annually during 5 years, to a sample of 491 families living in Sikasso. The determinants of wasting and stunting were analysed using logistic regression. RESULTS: The prevalence of stunting was about 25%. Prevalence of wasting was about 12%, which is very high, and had been increasing in the past years. No strong associations with socio-economic factors were observed for wasting. Stunting was strongly associated with the education level of both parents, and with the family assets.
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Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Age Factors; Child; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Diseases; Economic Factors; Educational Status; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Family Relationships; French Speaking Africa; Mali; Malnutrition; Measurement; Nutrition Disorders; Ownership; Parents; Population; Population Characteristics; Prevalence; Research Methodology; Research Report; Sampling Studies; Socioeconomic Factors; Socioeconomic Status; Studies; Surveys; Western Africa; Youth
Authors: Blessing J Akombi; Kingsley E Agho; John J Hall; Nidhi Wali; Andre M N Renzaho; Dafna Merom Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2017-08-01 Impact factor: 3.390