Malnutrition in paediatric oncology patients
Date
2010-08
Authors
Schoeman, Judith
Dannhauser, Andre
Kruger, Mariana
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
Abstract
Children more commonly present with protein energy malnutrition (PEM) at diagnosis of cancer in developing countries than in developed countries, depending on the type of cancer and extent of the disease. PEM at cancer diagnosis is associated with delays in treatment, increased infections and a negative outcome. There is still controversy
regarding the ideal criteria to use to describe PEM, as there are many methods and cut-off points.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej
Keywords
Children with cancer -- Nutrition -- Evaluation, Loss of appetite, Malnutrition in pediatric cancer patients -- Diagnosis, Malnutrition in pediatric cancer patients -- Nutrition -- Requirements, Malnutrition in pediatric cancer patients -- Treatment
Citation
Schoeman, J., Dannhauser, A. & Kruger, M. 2010. Malnutrition in paediatric oncology patients. Continuing Medical Education, 28(8):385-388.