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October 1, 2025World NutritionOpen Access

Prevalence and determinants of malnutrition in children with cerebral palsy aged 6-59 months in rehabilitation centers in Kampala, Uganda

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INImmaculate Mary NanfukaBDBenbella DektarFMFred Wabwire Mangen

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Overview

Observational analysis found a 61.3% prevalence of undernutrition in children with cerebral palsy, indicating significant age and dietary diversity as key determinants.

Key Points

  • The prevalence of undernutrition among children with cerebral palsy is alarmingly high at 61.3%, indicating a severe health concern.
  • Stunting and underweight are the most common manifestations of undernutrition at 39.9% and 41.7%, respectively.
  • Age between 12-35 months and dietary diversity significantly contribute to undernutrition risk among these children.
  • Financial constraints and limited educational background among caregivers increase the vulnerabilities faced by the children.

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Nanfuka et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91cbfe798ba2fc498a24https://doi.org/10.26596/wn.202516389-102
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