Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a long-term complication that arises from a
systemic, inflammatory, and autoimmune reaction triggered by Group A Streptococcus bacteria.
RHD causes impairment of one or more ...
Background: Despite global efforts, child malnutrition remains a persistent challenge, exacerbating
disparities and posing ongoing threats to children and adolescents in developing nations. Malnutrition
refers to an ...
Daniel geleta ayana; Getenet beyene; Gemeda abebe(2024-12)
Background: Globally, neonatal sepsis presents a significant health challenge, dominantly against
marginalized populations worldwide. It has made the neonatal period the most perilous time for child
survival, and it ...
Background: Despite significant progress in malaria control efforts, the disease continues to
pose a major public health challenge in Ethiopia due to its complex epidemiological landscape.
A critical concern is the ...
Beakal Zinab; Henrik Friis; Mette Frahm Olsen(2025-07-06)
Background: Globally, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the primary causes of morbidity,
mortality, and diminished quality of life in the 21st century. Among NCDs, chronic kidney disease
(CKD) has emerged as a global ...
Chapter One This section presents the definition, prevalence, and history of managing Severe Acute
Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) globally and in Ethiopia, as well as
the significance and ...
Rahma Ali; Mubarek Abera; Mette F Olsen(2025-12-06)
Background: Children in lower- and middle-income countries often do not achieve their full
developmental potential and tend to have lower academic performance compared to those in high
income countries. Early childhood ...
Background: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major global public health problem
associated with a 12 times higher risk of mortality compared to healthy children. Ethiopia faces
a significant burden of SAM and has ...
The complementary feeding period (6–23 months) is a time when young children are most
vulnerable to undernutrition and consequent growth faltering. During this period children
experience dynamic growth and development ...
Background: Moringa stenopetala, commonly known as the "miracle tree," is rich in essential
nutrients and holds promise for addressing maternal undernutrition and anemia, particularly in
resource-limited settings. In ...
Maternal and child undernutrition is considered a critical public health problem, with a global
burden of 22.3% stunting, 6.8% wasting, and 5.7% overweight among children under the age
of five in 2022. Additionally, ...
Background: School student are one of the vulnerable groups to coronavirus (COVID-19) due
to different factors (such as crowding) which can potentially increase the risk of transmissions of
this virus. Thus, school ...
Background: Type 2 Diabetes, which accounts for ∼90–95% of those with diabetes, remains
largely undiagnosed and has long asymptomatic period before patients present with
complications. Patients with type 2 diabetes ...
Background: Type 2 Diabetes, which accounts for ∼90–95% of those with diabetes, remains
largely undiagnosed and has long asymptomatic period before patients present with
complications. Patients with type 2 diabetes ...
Background: Optimal breastfeeding is essential for the survival, growth, and development of
children, as well as the health of mothers. Globally, optimal breastfeeding practices are still
low: only 42% of newborns ...
Uterine rupture is a life-threatening obstetric emergency characterized by the complete disruption
of the uterine wall, including the endometrium, myometrium, and serosa. This condition poses
significant risks to ...
Marta Tessema; Zewdie Birhanu; Muluemebet Abera(2025-10-27)
Background: - In Ethiopia, one in five mothers suffers from postpartum depression. It
carries adverse physical and psychological consequences for the mother, child, family, and
society as a whole. Though the condition ...
Background: The use of modern contraceptives is a cost-effective strategy to reduce high-risk
and unplanned pregnancies, abortions, and their associated consequences. However, many
developing countries in sub-Saharan ...
This research highlights the relationship between infection and malnutrition, specifically
examining how cholera exposure contributes to the development of severe acute malnutrition
(SAM) in children under fifteen ...