Cost-effective Treatment for Severely Malnourished Children: What is the Best Approach?

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Authors

Ann Ashworth · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Sultana Khanum · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Abstract

With careful training and an efficient referral system, domiciliary care preceded by one week of day care is the most cost-effective treatment option for severe malnutrition in this setting.

Topics & Keywords

Child Nutrition and Water Access Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Health Policy and Planning

Volume 12, Issue 2, pp. 115-121

DOI: 10.1093/heapol/12.2.115

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