Undernutrition in children aged 0-59 months by region and over time: secondary analysis of the Burkina Faso 2012-2018 National Nutrition Surveys.

ABSTRACT: The global burden of undernutrition remains high, responsible for significant under-five mortality in resource-limited settings. Numerous sustainable development goals (SDGs) are linked to nutrition, and nationally representative nutrition surveillance is a key activity to track progress towards SDGs and guide efficient programmes.

Objectives

The aim of this study is to look at spatial and temporal trends in undernutrition in children under 5 years age in Burkina Faso.

Setting

We used data from annual National Nutrition Surveys using Standardised Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions methodology (anthropometry, morbidity) over 7 years (2012-2018) in Burkina Faso.

Participants

Children of under 5 years from households selected through systemic sampling at

SUBMITTER: Boua PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10496659 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature