Burden of malnutrition among cancer patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer is a disease that occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, invade other cells, and spread to different parts of the body, leading to illness and, if left untreated, death. Patients with cancer are vulnerable to malnutrition as a result of the combined effects of the disease and its treatment. Malnutrition is a common problem among cancer patients. To design strategies and policies on health education, screening, and early intervention, a systematic review and meta-analysis are needed to highlight the burden of malnutrition among cancer patients in Ethiopia.

Methods

Electronic databases (SCOPUS, CINAHL, CAB Abstract, EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science), Google Scholar, and lists of references were used to search works of literature in Ethiopia. STATA

SUBMITTER: Birhanu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004864 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature