Author:
Usman Gulzar,Khan Muhammad Azeem,Nizamani Wali Muhammad,Waqar Muhammad
Abstract
Malnutrition no doubt has turned into a major public health problem especially in under five children of developing countries, 45% of child mortality is directly linked to malnutrition in developing countries. The malnutrition rates in Pakistan are undoubtedly high as 44% of children under five are stunted. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of malnutrition among children under five years of age in District Umerkot, Sindh. Methods: The study was designed as descriptive research and a non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select respondents. A close-ended questionnaire was used to collect data from 164 respondents. Results: The findings of study revealed that stunting and wasting were the most frequently proved types of malnutrition which is highly prevailing among children under five years of age in District Umerkot. Conclusions: This study emphasizes the need for effective interventions to address malnutrition in this area and study to discover the cause of issue. The findings of this research might aid in directing efforts designed toward enhancing the diets of children under five in Sindh District Umerkot and might affect policy alternatives.
Publisher
CrossLinks International Publishers
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