# Malnutrition in children under the age of 5 years in a primary health care setting

## TL;DR

This study examines malnutrition in young children in South Africa and suggests ways to address it through primary health care.

## Contribution

The study provides insights and recommendations for tackling childhood malnutrition at the primary health care level in South Africa.

## Key findings

- The study outlines the types and causes of malnutrition in children under 5 years.
- It highlights interventions available at the primary health care level.
- Recommendations are provided to reduce childhood malnutrition in South Africa.

## Abstract

In this study, we outlined the types of malnutrition amongst children, the causes of malnutrition intervention at the primary health care level and some recommendations to alleviate childhood malnutrition in South Africa.