Impact of floods on undernutrition among children under five years of age in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Caroline Noel Agabiirwe, Peter Dambach, Thabile Constance Methula, Revati Phalkey
Environmental Health
Abstract
The review suggests clear plans and strategies for preventing and reducing the long-term impact of floods on undernutrition in children under five years. Future research utilising long-term prospective data is indispensable to provide more robust evidence to guide better prevention measures, response decisions and interventions.
Concepts
MalnutritionMedicineEnvironmental healthCINAHLScopusSanitationObservational studyMEDLINE