Mary, ANGillian, AFidelis, ESamuel, MRene, TUle, SI.2025-06-182025-06-182025-04Mary AN, Gillian A, Fidelis E, Samuel M, Rene T, Ule SI.. Assessment of Nutritional Status and Associated Factors in Children Aged 0-5 Years in Buea Locality, of the South West Region of Cameroon . European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety. 2025 Apr; 17(4): 279-2852347-5641https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/248198Malnutrition among children under five remains a critical public health challenge in Buea, Cameroon, exacerbated by socio-economic disparities, inadequate feeding practices, and limited healthcare access. This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study that took place from January 2025 to March 2025. Using Cochran formular to calculate the sample size, random sample of 300 children aged 0 to 5 in Buea and their guardians was carried out taking into consideration ethical considerations. Anthropometric parameters and structured questionnaires of children were measured, socio-demographic data of guardians and children's eating habits were collected, association between socio-demographic factors, dietary practices and malnutrition were identified. The results showed that 50% were well-nourished, while 33.33% and 16.67% experienced moderate and severe malnutrition, respectively. Key determinants included low household income, maternal education, and irregular meal patterns. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions, including community-based nutrition programs, improved food security, and parental education, to mitigate malnutrition and its long-term consequences on child development.Nutritional statuschild malnutritionpublic healthhealthcare accessAssessment of Nutritional Status and Associated Factors in Children Aged 0-5 Years in Buea Locality, of the South West Region of CameroonJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Social Economy and Family Management, Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College Kumba, University of Buea, CameroonDepartment of Social Economy and Family Management, Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College Kumba, University of Buea, CameroonDepartment of Social Economy and Family Management, Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College Kumba, University of Buea, CameroonDepartment of Social Economy and Family Management, Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College Kumba, University of Buea, CameroonDepartment of Zoology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, CameroonDepartment of Zoology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Cameroon.