The burden and risks of pediatric pneumonia in Nigeria: A desk-based review of existing literature and data.
Agnese IulianoZeus ArandaTimothy ColbournImaria C AgwaiSolomon BahiruAyobami A BakareRochelle A BurgessChristine CassarFunmilayo ShittuHamish R GrahamAdamu IsahEric D McCollumAdegoke G FaladeCarina Kingnull On Behalf Of The Inspiring Project ConsortiumPublished in: Pediatric pulmonology (2020)
There is a clear evidence gap around the burden of pediatric pneumonia in Nigeria, and challenges with the interpretation of existing household survey data. Improved survey approaches are needed to understand the risks of pediatric pneumonia in Nigeria, alongside the need for investment in reliable routine data systems to provide data on the clinical pneumonia burden in Nigeria.