Burden and Trend of Nutritional deficiency across regions in Ethiopia: A systematic subnational analysis in Global Burden of Disease 2019 study

Conclusion: Reproductive-age women, children under five, and elderly people are disproportionately affected by protein-energy malnutrition. The prevalence of dietary iron, and Iodine deficiency was higher in all regions of Ethiopia and needs targeted intervention. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2023;37 (SI-2)]Keywords: Disability-adjusted life years, Nutritional deficiency disorders, Years of life lost, Years lived with disability, prevalence, Death, Ethiopia

Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 20, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Wendwosen Teklemariam, Mesfin Agachew, Yenework Acham, Asrat Arja, Tezera Moshago Berheto, Sebsibe Tadesse, Merga Dheresa, Asnake Worku, Ally Walker, Mohsen Naghavi, Awoke Misganaw Source Type: research