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The prevalence of acute malnutrition among under-five children in Faryab, Afghanistan is 35.0%, and is significantly driven by low parental education, low household income, and poor water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to assess the prevalence and causes of acute malnutrition among under-five children in Faryab, Afghanistan.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Acute malnutrition among under-five children in Faryab, Afghanistan: prevalence and causes

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KMKamel Frozanfar Muhammad YYYoshitoku YoshidaAstraZeneca (Japan)EYEiko YamamotoNational Institute of Technology, Yonago College

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Cross-sectional study identifies factors contributing to acute malnutrition in under-five children, suggesting pathways for intervention.

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The aim is to assess the prevalence and causes of acute malnutrition among under-five children in Faryab, Afghanistan.
Conducted a cross-sectional study involving 600 households in Faryab province
Utilized weight for height Z-score (WHZ) to diagnose acute malnutrition
Estimated odds ratios and confidence intervals using a logistic regression model
Prevalence of acute malnutrition (wasting) was found to be 35.0% among participating children
Significant associations with acute malnutrition were noted for education level of parents and household income
Poor water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions were prevalent in more than half of households

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Muhammad et al. (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7b575652765b073a94ba https://doi.org/10.18999/nagjms.78.1.41

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Acute malnutrition among under-five children in Faryab, Afghanistan: prevalence and causes

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