Informing the management of acute malnutrition in infants aged under 6 months (MAMI): risk factor analysis using nationally-representative demographic & health survey secondary data.
Marko KeracSeverine FrisonNichola ConnellBethan PageMarie McGrathPublished in: PeerJ (2019)
Infant u6m wasting is a complex, multifactorial problem associated with many risk factors; knowing them will help shape international and national management strategies. Whilst our observational study cannot prove causation, many factors identified are biologically plausible and/or socially important. They should be considered when assessing and managing infants u6m. Although supporting breastfeeding is core to future interventions, this alone is unlikely to be sufficient; strategies should involve multiple sectors, beyond just health and nutrition. By noting our results, future intervention studies could focus resources and maximise chances of achieving impact.
Keyphrases
- risk factors
- physical activity
- current status
- randomized controlled trial
- public health
- liver failure
- preterm infants
- mental health
- quality improvement
- big data
- electronic health record
- health information
- respiratory failure
- intensive care unit
- risk assessment
- aortic dissection
- hepatitis b virus
- human health
- artificial intelligence
- data analysis