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ArticleBMJ open2023

Undernutrition in children aged 0-59 months by region and over time: secondary analysis of the Burkina Faso 2012-2018 National Nutrition Surveys.

Palwende Romuald Boua, Toussaint Rouamba, Estelle Bambara, Saidou Kaboré, Ella W R Compaore, Boureima Ouedraogo, Halidou Tinto, Marie-Louise Newell, Kate Ward, Hermann Sorgho and 1 more

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Palwende Romuald Boua *Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Sante, Nanoro, Burkina Faso romyboua@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-8325-2665
Toussaint Rouamba *Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Sante, Nanoro, Burkina Faso.
Estelle BambaraDirection de la Nutrition, Ministère de la Santé, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Saidou KaboréDirection de la Nutrition, Ministère de la Santé, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Ella W R CompaoreLaboratoire de Biochimie, Biotechnologie, Technologie Alimentaire et Nutrition (LABIOTAN), Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Boureima OuedraogoInstitut National de Statistique et de la Démographie, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Halidou TintoClinical Research Unit of Nanoro, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Sante, Nanoro, Burkina Faso.
Marie-Louise NewellMRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Kate WardMRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Hermann SorghoClinical Research Unit of Nanoro, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Sante, Nanoro, Burkina Faso.
INPreP Study Group
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé · BFMinistère De La Santé · BFMRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit · GBUniversité Joseph Ki-Zerbo · BFUniversity of the Witwatersrand · ZA

Funding

Department of Health 17/63/154Medical Research Council MC_UP_A620_1016Medical Research Council MC_UU_12011/3
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The global burden of undernutrition remains high, responsible for significant under-five mortality in resource-limited settings. Numerous sustainable development goals (SDGs) are linked to nutrition, and nationally representative nutrition surveillance is a key activity to track progress towards SDGs and guide efficient programmes.

objectivesThe aim of this study is to look at spatial and temporal trends in undernutrition in children under 5 years age in Burkina Faso.

settingWe used data from annual National Nutrition Surveys using Standardised Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions methodology (anthropometry, morbidity) over 7 years (2012-2018) in Burkina Faso.

participantsChildren of under 5 years from households selected through systemic sampling at countrywide level.

main outcome measuresPrevalence of stunting (height-for-age z-score, <-2), underweight (weight-for-age z-score, <-2) and wasting (weight-for-height z-score, <-2) at regional and national. We used general linear mixed models, adjusted by age, survey year, sex, presence of fever and/or diarrhoea, and poverty index to quantify the risk of undernutrition over time and by region of residence.

resultsBetween 2012 and 2018, decreases were observed overall in the prevalence of growth retardation (stunting) decreased from 33.0% (95% CI 32.3 to 33.8) in 2012 to 26.7% (95% CI 26.2 to 27.3) in 2018. Underweight reduced from 24.4% (95% CI 23.7 to 25.1) to 18.7% (95% CI 18.2 to 19.2) for the same period and wasting decreased from 10.8% (95% CI 10.3 to 11.3) in 2012 to 8.4% (95% CI 8.1 to 8.8) in 2018. However, there was substantial variation across the country, with increased risk of undernutrition in the regions of Sahel, East and Cascades primarily. High-risk regions were characterised by a lower poverty index and limited access to healthcare services.

conclusionsOur findings could inform national policymakers in refining and optimising resource allocation based on the identification of high-risk areas.

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MalnutritionThinnessBurkina FasoCachexiaChildChild, PreschoolGrowth DisordersHumansNutrition Surveysepidemiologynutrition & dieteticspublic health

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