A Retrospective Analysis of Pediatric Mortality Trends Over 2 Years at a National Referral Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia

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Authors

A. Keynan · Banadir Hospital

Ahmed Mohamed Dirie · Ministry of Health

Shafie Abdirahman Dirie · Somali National University

Mohamed Abdirahman Omar · Banadir Hospital

Ayesha Ahmed · University of Somalia

Osman Abubakar Fiidow · Somali National University

Abstract

The leading cause of pediatric death was SAM, followed by prematurity and birth asphyxia. Most deaths occurred within the first 24 h of hospital admission. Nationwide, multi-centre studies and interventions are highly recommended.

Topics & Keywords

Global Maternal and Child Health Child Nutrition and Water Access Health and Conflict Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

DOI: 10.1111/jpc.70321

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