Prevalence and risk factors for pediatric acute and chronic malnutrition: A multi-site tertiary medical center study in Thailand.

IF 1.3 4区 医学 Q4 NUTRITION & DIETETICS Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI:10.6133/apjcn.202303_32(1).0013
Suchaorn Saengnipanthkul, Amnuayporn Apiraksakorn, Narumon Densupsoontorn, Nalinee Chongviriyaphan
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Background and objectives: Malnutrition is a major public health concern that increases morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients, particularly those in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate its prevalence, risk factors, and impact on clinical outcomes in hospitalized children and adolescents.

Methods and study design: We conducted a prospective cohort study in patients aged 1 month to 18 years who were admitted to four tertiary care hospitals between December 2018 and May 2019. We collected demographic data, clinical information, and nutritional assessment within 48 hours of admission.

Results: A total of 816 patients with 883 admissions were included. Their median age was 5.3 years (interquartile range 9.3). Most patients (88.9%) were admitted with mild medical conditions (e.g., minor infection) or noninvasive procedures. The prevalence of overall malnutrition was 44.5%, while that of acute and chronic malnutrition was 14.3% and 23.6%, respectively. Malnutrition was significantly associated with age ≤2 years, preexisting diseases (cerebral palsy, chronic cardiac diseases, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia), and muscle wasting. Addi-tional risk factors for chronic malnutrition included biliary atresia, intestinal malabsorption, chronic kidney disease, as well as inability to eat and decreased food intake for >7 days. Malnourished patients had a significantly longer hospitalization duration, higher hospital cost, and nosocomial infection rates than did well-nourished patients.

Conclusions: Patients with chronic medical conditions on admission are at risk for malnutrition. Therefore, determination of admission nutritional status must be assessed, and its management are requisites for improved inpatient outcomes.

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期刊介绍: The aims of the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition (APJCN) are to publish high quality clinical nutrition relevant research findings which can build the capacity of clinical nutritionists in the region and enhance the practice of human nutrition and related disciplines for health promotion and disease prevention. APJCN will publish original research reports, reviews, short communications and case reports. News, book reviews and other items will also be included. The acceptance criteria for all papers are the quality and originality of the research and its significance to our readership. Except where otherwise stated, manuscripts are peer-reviewed by at least two anonymous reviewers and the Editor. The Editorial Board reserves the right to refuse any material for publication and advises that authors should retain copies of submitted manuscripts and correspondence as material cannot be returned. Final acceptance or rejection rests with the Editorial Board
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