Causes Of Malnutrition Among Children 1–5 Years In Informal Settlements, Windhoek, Namibia

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted during the month of May 2006 in the informal settlements

of Windhoek, Namibia. The aim of the study was to describe the prevalence of

malnutrition among children between the ages of one and five years and to correlate

possible causes, and other factors, with nutritional status.

A cross-sectional descriptive study design was chosen. The sample was comprised of

350 respondents, mothers or caregivers of children between one and five years,

residing in the non-formal settlements of Windhoek. Both urban and rural settlements

were included in the study.