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January 1, 2025

Incidence and Predictors of Diabetic Keto-acidosis Among Children Under 15 Years At Central Ethiopia Public Hospital A Retrospective Cohort Study.

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SSSisay Foga SebroSSSentayehu Admasu SaliyaTATaye Mezgebu Ashine

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Overview

Retrospective cohort study shows over 54% of children with diabetes in Ethiopia experience diabetic ketoacidosis, indicating critical healthcare gaps.

Key Points

  • Over 54% of children under 15 experienced diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), highlighting a severe health issue.
  • The study observed 26 cases of DKA per 1000 children each month, emphasizing a rising trend.
  • Analysis utilized the Cox proportional hazard model to identify key predictors of DKA among pediatric patients.
  • Living in a rural area and age under 5 are significant predictors associated with higher DKA incidence rates.

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Sebro et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af33e3cf1dd9ea359e8f60https://doi.org/10.1177/11795565251349122
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