Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Internally Displaced School Children in the West and Littoral Regions of Cameroon

    April 2024 in “ Food science & nutrition
    Aba Richard Ejoh, Nwachan Mirabelle Boh, Ngangmou Theirry Noumo
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    Studysummary This study assessed malnutrition among 657 internally displaced school-aged children in Cameroon, finding high rates of stunting (27.1%), wasting (23%), thinness (21.6%), underweight (20.1%), anemia (30%), low serum iron (44.5%), and poor protein status (35.7%), highlighting the urgent need for nutrition interventions.
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