Clinical Management of Malnutrition in Children

According to the global nutrition report 2020 published by UNICEF, almost a quarter of all children under 5 years of age are stunted. Approximately 9% of children below 5 years of age suffer from wasting and are at risk of death or severe impairment of growth and psychological development. Underweight is a persisting issue for the poorest countries and can be ten times higher than in wealthier countries. Degrees of malnutrition are associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality and increased risk of death due to diarrhea, pneumonia, and measles. Dr Shibambu will present the Management of Malnutrition in Children including the evaluation and treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition.

Presenter: Dr Giyani Patrick Shibambu, Paediatrician