This retrospective observational study aimed to investigate the patterns of morbidity and mortality among children under 5 years of age in the population served by Kalkaal Hospital. Researchers analyzed 2023 data from the hospital's electronic medical records and administrative databases to identify the most common pediatric diagnoses and causes of illness and death in this community.
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Incidence Rate of Morbidities: Incidence rates of various morbidities among children presenting to the outpatient department and inpatient wards.
Timeframe: JANUARY-DECEMBER 2023
Mortality Rate by Age Group: Mortality rates and associated risk factors across different age groups of children under 18 (under 28 days, 29-365 days, 1-5 years).
Timeframe: JANUARY-DECEMBER 2023
Average Length of Hospital Stay: Median hospital stay duration for children under 18 years old.
Timeframe: JANUARY-DECEMBER 2023