Prevalence of undernutrition at admission and associated factors among children with cancer admitted to the University Hospital of Tangier: a cross-sectional study - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Prevalence of undernutrition at admission and associated factors among children with cancer admitted to the University Hospital of Tangier: a cross-sectional study
Clinical Scorecard: Assessment of Undernutrition Rates and Contributing Factors in Pediatric Cancer Patients Upon Admission to the University Hospital of Tangier: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Associated with rural origin, solid tumors, and low socioeconomic status
Target Population
Care Setting
Key Highlights
Prevalence of undernutrition according to BMI/A: 35.1%
Prevalence of undernutrition according to MUAC/A: 44.3%
Factors associated with undernutrition include rural origin and solid tumors
Low socioeconomic status significantly increases risk of undernutrition
No significant association found between undernutrition and age or gender
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Assess nutritional status using anthropometric indicators (BMI/A, MUAC/A) according to WHO standards
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Children with cancer admitted to the hematology-oncology unit
