Title of article
PREVALENCE OF UNDERWEIGHT, STUNTING AND WASTING AMONG CHILDREN IN QAZVIN, IRAN
Author/Authors
Mahyar, Abolfazl qazvin university of medical sciences - Department of Pediatrics, قزوين, ايران , Ayazi, Parviz qazvin university of medical sciences - Department of Pediatrics, قزوين, ايران , Fallahi, Mazdak , Haji Seiid Javadi, Taiyebeh , Farkhondehmehr, Baharan , Javadi, Amir qazvin university of medical sciences - Department of Social Sciences, قزوين, ايران , Kalantari, Zahra Health Research center, ايران
From page
37
To page
43
Abstract
Background and Aim: Malnutrition and growth impairment are among the most common problems in children of developing countries. The aim of present study was to determine underweight, stunting, and wasting status in children less than 2 years in Qazvin (Iran) in 2007.Materials and Methods: In this study, 804 children aged between 0-24 months were evaluated. Data were collected through both family and child s health records.Results: According to World Health Organization (WHO) standard underweight, stunting, and wasting were observed in 11.7%, 11.5%, and 0.7% of the children, respectively. There was a significant correlation between underweight and the family size and birth order and also between stunting and family size, birth order, and parent education (p 0.05).Conclusion: This study revealed that the most common types of growth impairment in children under two years of age are underweight and stunting. Interventional measures are recommended.
Keywords
CHILD , GROWTH , STUNTING , UNDERWEIGHT , WASTING
Journal title
Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics
Journal title
Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics
Record number
2619745
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