Childhood Wasting in Bangladesh: An Analysis of Trends and Determinants from Demographic and Health Surveys (2007-2018)

Tanjirul ISLAM; Tayeeba Tabussum ANNI; Sakib Al HASSAN; Mahmuda Akter JUI; Mymuna Islam MOON; Md Amirul ISLAM

doi:10.56916/ejip.v3i4.854

Childhood Wasting in Bangladesh: An Analysis of Trends and Determinants from Demographic and Health Surveys (2007-2018)

Tanjirul ISLAM
, Tayeeba Tabussum ANNI
, Sakib Al HASSAN
, Mahmuda Akter JUI
, Mymuna Islam MOON
, Md Amirul ISLAM

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Abstract

Aim: Childhood wasting is a significant public health issue throughout the world, notably in developing countries. 8.4% of Bangladeshi young children under five years old are currently wasted, which has an effect on the country's overall public health outcomes. The study's aim was to determine childhood wasting among under five years old in Bangladesh.

Methods: The study's dataset was obtained from the country-wide Bangladesh Demographic Health and Survey (BDHS) in 2017–2018. The study sample contained 30,830 under-five children. The associations between specific independent factors and nutritional status were assessed using chi-square tests, and the risk factors associated with early childhood wasting were found using binary logistic regression.

Results: The majority of the children (51.6%) in the study's sample were male, and they resided in rural areas the most often. From 17% in 2007 to 8% in 2017, the frequency of childhood wasting has reduced over time. The study also discovered that mothers' overweight/obese and underweight body mass indices, as well as their relative age (24–35 months and 36–47 months), were risk factors linked to childhood wasting in Bangladesh.

Conclusion: This study presents the significant risk factors for severe child wasting in Bangladesh. Countries that suffer from childhood malnourishment may use the findings of this study for further research.

Original language	English
Journal	Edukasiana: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan
Volume	3
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.56916/ejip.v3i4.854
Publication status	Published - 23 Sept 2024
Externally published	Yes

Bibliographical note

he authors acknowledge that the data utilized in this study came from the National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) in Bangladesh. Under the direction of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT), the 2017– 18 BDHS was carried out (MOHFW). The Dhaka-based research firm Mitra and Associates, which is based in Bangladesh, conducted the survey. In order to identify the reasons of under-five deaths, icddrb supplied technical support for verbal autopsy. As section of its global Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program, ICF of Rockville, Maryland, the United States, offered technical assistance.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2 Zero Hunger

Keywords

malnutrition
wasting
bangladesh

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Childhood Wasting in Bangladesh: An Analysis of Trends and Determinants from Demographic and Health Surveys (2007-2018)

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