Determinants of severe acute malnutrition among children under 5 years of age in Nepal: a community-based case–control study

Abstract

The mother's age at birth, birth interval, socioeconomic status, father's educational level and initiation of complementary feeding at the age of 6 months were important determinants of SAM among children. A multi-sector approach is essential to address SAM. There is a need for further studies not only focusing on SAM but also moderate acute malnutrition.