The effect of child malnourishment on measles spread amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan

Salman, Yumna; Shaeen, Sean Kaisser; Khan, Hira Anas; Islam, Zarmina; Essar, Mohammad Yasir

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103798

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“…Missed immunization, however, is not the only reason for this increase in measles cases and mortality. Research has shown that malnutrition correlates with increased viral infection severity ( 10 ). Particularly important is the intake of Vitamin A, which decreases mortality rates by 65% ( 10 ).…”

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“…Research has shown that malnutrition correlates with increased viral infection severity ( 10 ). Particularly important is the intake of Vitamin A, which decreases mortality rates by 65% ( 10 ). Unfortunately, 190 million children under the age of five reportedly lack Vitamin A supplementation in low and middle-income countries ( 11 ).…”

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“…Unfortunately, 190 million children under the age of five reportedly lack Vitamin A supplementation in low and middle-income countries ( 11 ). The effect of the pandemic, however, stretches beyond the community setting as health care has also been impacted ( 8 , 10 ). It is worth noting that countries with recent outbreaks have strained healthcare systems.…”

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Pakistan at the precipice: The looming threat of measles amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

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Afzal

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The global focus on curbing the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the overall immunization rates worldwide. This, coupled with increasing malnutrition and strained healthcare, has increased measles cases and mortality globally. Many countries are thus facing outbreaks, with Afghanistan having reported 372 deaths between January and September 2022. Therefore, Pakistan, a country in a similar economic state and the world's fourth highest reported measles cases in 2022, must take action. Moreover, the current flooded state of Pakistan and the subsequent mass movement of population, deterioration of health services, and worsened living conditions all contribute to put the country at a high risk of potentially devastating Measles outbreaks. With vaccination rates down by 42% since the start of the pandemic and the threat of an outbreak increasing daily, there is only so much time before the situation spirals out of control.

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Pakistan at the precipice: The looming threat of measles amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

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Afzal

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The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic: missed measles shots? – correspondence

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Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Investigating the Cases of Measles among Children under 5 Years Old in Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Education Seminary Hospital

Aqil Mahmodi

2024

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Techno

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Measles is one of the important and infectious diseases which has always been considered due to risk of mortality, physical and mental complications and the possibility of an epidemic. This disease is known as one of the most common and important diseases in Afghanistan which has serious effects on the general health of the society .in this study investigated the cases of measles among children under 5 years in Abu Ali Sina Balkhi education seminary hospital. This research is a descriptive-applied type of research that was conducted on children under 5 years of age in measles in the pediatric department of Abu Ali sina Balkhi education seminary hospital during in the 2022 year. The information was collected using patient files and then entered into spss28 software .The sample size was selected using Morgan’s table and Cochran’s formula of 200 children. The evidence showed that measles disorders in children under 5 years old. The finding show that (200) people, (99) people of pneumonia, (24) people pneumonia / AFE, (17) people of acute gastroenteritis, and (21) people of Croup, (19) people of Maningoencephalitis, and (20) people Otitis media disorder have been reported. Finding shows that in March (120)people (13.3%) ,in May (98) people (10.8%), in June (89)people (9.8%) ,in July (94)people (10.4%), in August (87)people (9,6%), in September (78) people (8.6%), in October (56) people (6.2%) , in November (76) people (8.4%) , in December(56) people (6.2%) , in January (44 ) people (4.8%) and in March (57)people (6.3%) came to Abu Ali Sina Balkhi hospital , the majority of whom were under 5 years old .

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The effect of child malnourishment on measles spread amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan

Cited by 3 publications

References 10 publications

Pakistan at the precipice: The looming threat of measles amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Pakistan at the precipice: The looming threat of measles amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic: missed measles shots? – correspondence

Investigating the Cases of Measles among Children under 5 Years Old in Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Education Seminary Hospital

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