January 1, 2025

Incidence and Predictors of Diabetic Keto-acidosis Among Children Under 15 Years At Central Ethiopia Public Hospital A Retrospective Cohort Study.

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Retrospective cohort study identified key predictors of diabetic ketoacidosis in children under 15, suggesting urgent intervention is needed.

Over half of the children studied experienced diabetic ketoacidosis, indicating a critical health issue.
The incidence rate was 26 cases of DKA per 1000 children each month in the cohort studied.
Assessments using the Cox proportional hazard model revealed significant predictors of DKA, focusing on age and healthcare access.
These findings highlight the urgent need for improved healthcare strategies to manage diabetes in children and prevent DKA.

Sebro et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Retrospective cohort study identified key predictors of diabetic ketoacidosis in children under 15, suggesting urgent intervention is needed.