Risk factors for mortality from acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) in children under five years of age in low and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate risk factors for death from acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) in children in low- and middle-income countries.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Study selection

Observational studies reporting on risk factors for death from ALRI in children below five years in low- and middle income countries.

Data sources

Medline, Embase, Global Health Library, Lilacs, and Web of Science to January 2014.

Risk of bias assessment

Quality In Prognosis Studies tool with minor adaptations to assess the risk of bias; funnel plots and Egger's test to evaluate publication bias.

Results

Out of 10,655 papers retrieved, 77 studies from 39 countries (198,359 children) met the inclusion criteria. Host and disease characteristics more st

SUBMITTER: Sonego M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4312071 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature