Malnutrition in children under the age of 5 years in a primary health care setting
Indiran Govender, Selvandran Rangiah, Ramprakash Kaswa, Doudou K. Nzaumvila
Abstract
In this study, we outlined the types of malnutrition amongst children, the causes of malnutrition intervention at the primary health care level and some recommendations to alleviate childhood malnutrition in South Africa.
Topics & Concepts
MalnutritionMedicinePrimary carePrimary health careIntervention (counseling)Malnutrition in childrenPediatricsEnvironmental healthNursingFamily medicinePopulationPathologyChild Nutrition and Water AccessChild Nutrition and Feeding IssuesFood Security and Health in Diverse Populations