Journal article
Prevalence of Pediatric Surgical Conditions Across Somaliland
Abstract
Importance: Although surgical conditions are increasingly recognized as causing a significant health care burden among adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the burden of surgical conditions among children in LMICs remains poorly defined.
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of pediatric surgical conditions across Somaliland using a nationwide community-based household survey.
Authors
Concepcion T; Mohamed M; Dahir S; Ismail EA; Poenaru D; Rice HE; Smith ER
Journal
JAMA Network Open, Vol. 2, No. 1,
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
January 4, 2019
DOI
10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.6857
ISSN
2574-3805