International Journal of Clinical and Developmental Anatomy

Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2017

  • Medical Factors Influencing Protein Energy Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years Old at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

    Sherry Oluchina

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2017
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: Jul. 21, 2016
    Accepted: Jul. 30, 2016
    Published: Apr. 14, 2017
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    Abstract: Introduction: Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) results from deficiency of proteins and energy. Objective: This study sought to determine the influence of medical factors on PEM in children below five years old at KNH. Method: 118 children under five years old plus their biological mothers participated in this cross-sectional quantitative study. Q... Show More