Neurological Symptoms and Cause of Death Among Young Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The emergence of acute neurological symptoms in children necessitates immediate intervention. Although low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bear the highest burden of neurological diseases, there is a scarcity of diagnostic and therapeutic resources. Therefore, current understanding of the etiology of neurological emergencies in LMICs relies mainly on clinical diagnoses and verbal autopsies.

Objective

To characterize the association of premortem neurological symptoms and their management with postmortem-confirmed cause of death among children aged younger than 5 years in LMICs and to identify current gaps and improve strategies to enhance child survival.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study was conducted between December 3, 2016,

SUBMITTER: Ajanovic S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11372484 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature