Case fatality in severe acute malnutrition: Determinants and modifiable factors in hospitalised children in Vhembe district, South Africa
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In 2019, one-quarter of child deaths in South African (SA) hospitals were attributed to severe acute malnutrition (SAM). OBJECTIVES: To identify demographic, clinical, case management and health system factors contributing to mortality in children aged
Fields of Study & Subjects
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Global Maternal and Child Health
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- South African Medical Journal
- Volume
- 116
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e2991–e2991
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN