Exploring disparities in malnutrition among under-five children in Nigeria and potential solutions: A scoping review

• Main Authors: John, Collins, Poh, Bee Koon, Jalaludin, Muhammad Yazid, Michael, Godpower, Adedeji, Idris, Oyenusi, Elizabeth Eberechi, Akor, Blessing, Charles, Nkwoala C., Buthmanaban, Vanitha, Muhardi, Leilani
• Format: Article
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2024
• Subjects: HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform; HT Communities. Classes. Races; HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare; RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/44177/; https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1279130

Introduction Triple burden of malnutrition in children remains a significant public health issue. This scoping review aims to assess the information on undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and the quality of complementary feeding in various regions in Nigeria.Methods A literature search was co...