Authors :
Dr. Nazaf Nazir Parol; Dr. Sachin Padman; Dr. Venugopal Reddy I.
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 3 - March
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAR1205
Abstract :
Background:
The consequences of malnutrition are increases in
childhood death and future adult disability, including
diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well
as enormous economic and human capital costs.
According to UNICEF, one in three malnourished
children in the world is Indian. It is estimated that
reducing malnutrition could add some 3% to India’s
GDP.4 Combating child malnutrition is of great public
health importance to the future economic development
and social well-being of countries, but there is very
minimal information on the clinical profile and outcome
of SAM.
Objectives:
To study the Clinical Profile and Outcome of Severe
Acute Malnutrition in children aged between 6 and 59
months.
Methodology:
An Observational hospital-based time bound study
includes 60 children of 6 to 59 months age satisfying
inclusion criteria admitted in BCHI and Chigateri
District Hospital. The children were classified according
to WHO guidelines and managed according to standard
WHO case management protocol and re-evaluation were
done on a daily basis during the course of hospital stay.
The outcome was assessed in term of improvement,
number of days of hospitalization, residual problems at
discharges, left against medical advice and number of
deaths.
Results:
Nearly all the subjects presented with visible wasting
with eight for age <-3SD and MUAC, 11.5 cm. Half of the
study population had incomplete immunization. Acute
GE and ARI, anemia were the most common
comorbidities and severe dehydration was the most
complication seen. Majority i.e., 75 (75.8%) were
discharged with target weight, 20 (20.2%) were
discharged without reaching target weight and 4 (4%)
were defaulters.
Interpretation & Conclusion:
The study concluded that effective community-based
program for early detection and treatment, most children
with SAM can be cared for by their mothers and families
at home while NRCs are reserved for children with SAM
and medical complications.
Keywords :
Non-Communicable Diseases, Severe Acute Malnutrition, Severe Dehydration.
Background:
The consequences of malnutrition are increases in
childhood death and future adult disability, including
diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well
as enormous economic and human capital costs.
According to UNICEF, one in three malnourished
children in the world is Indian. It is estimated that
reducing malnutrition could add some 3% to India’s
GDP.4 Combating child malnutrition is of great public
health importance to the future economic development
and social well-being of countries, but there is very
minimal information on the clinical profile and outcome
of SAM.
Objectives:
To study the Clinical Profile and Outcome of Severe
Acute Malnutrition in children aged between 6 and 59
months.
Methodology:
An Observational hospital-based time bound study
includes 60 children of 6 to 59 months age satisfying
inclusion criteria admitted in BCHI and Chigateri
District Hospital. The children were classified according
to WHO guidelines and managed according to standard
WHO case management protocol and re-evaluation were
done on a daily basis during the course of hospital stay.
The outcome was assessed in term of improvement,
number of days of hospitalization, residual problems at
discharges, left against medical advice and number of
deaths.
Results:
Nearly all the subjects presented with visible wasting
with eight for age <-3SD and MUAC, 11.5 cm. Half of the
study population had incomplete immunization. Acute
GE and ARI, anemia were the most common
comorbidities and severe dehydration was the most
complication seen. Majority i.e., 75 (75.8%) were
discharged with target weight, 20 (20.2%) were
discharged without reaching target weight and 4 (4%)
were defaulters.
Interpretation & Conclusion:
The study concluded that effective community-based
program for early detection and treatment, most children
with SAM can be cared for by their mothers and families
at home while NRCs are reserved for children with SAM
and medical complications.
Keywords :
Non-Communicable Diseases, Severe Acute Malnutrition, Severe Dehydration.
