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Burden and determinants of malnutrition among pregnant women in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hanna Demelash DesyibelewAbel Fekadu Dadi
Published in: PloS one (2019)
A significant number of the pregnant population in Africa are suffering of malnutrition, above 10% of the standard acceptable malnutrition rate. Thus, efforts should be renewed to ensure a proper and widespread implementation of programs that would address issues identified in the current review to reduce the burden of malnutrition.
Keyphrases
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • pregnant women
  • risk factors