Incidence and predictors of severe acute malnutrition mortality in children aged 6–59 months admitted at Pawe general hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract

SAM mortality was high in under-five children in our setting. The identified risk factors should inform treatment and prevention strategies. Improved community health education should focus on healthy nutrition and seeking early treatment. Inpatient mortality may be reduced by stricter adherence to treatment guidelines and recognizing early the key risk factors for death.