| Autor: |
Meshram, I. I., Laxmaiah, A., Gal Reddy, Ch., Ravindranath, M., Venkaiah, K., Brahmam, G. N. V. |
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Annals of Human Biology; Jan/Feb2011, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p93-101, 9p, 1 Diagram, 5 Charts, 1 Map |
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Background: Under-nutrition continues to be a major public health problem, especially among young children in India. The present study was undertaken to assess the nutritional status of under-3 year-old children and factors associated with under-nutrition. Method: A community-based cross-sectional survey was carried out in 40 Anganwadi centre villages of Medak district of Andhra Pradesh, India. A total of 805 children were selected for nutritional assessment in terms of under-weight, stunting and wasting using the new WHO growth standards. Wealth index was calculated using principal components analysis. A conceptual hierarchical framework was used as a basis for controlling for the explanatory factors in multivariate analysis. Results: Prevalence of under-weight, stunting and wasting was ∼39%, 30% and 22%, respectively. The risk of under-weight and stunting was 1.80- and 3.02-times higher among 12-23 months and 3.13- and 5.50-times higher among 24-36 months children as compared to children under 12 months, respectively. The risk of under-weight was 2.74- and 1.73-times higher among children belonging to the lowest and middle household wealth index, respectively. Conclusions: Under-nutrition is a significant public health problem among under 3 year-old children. The prevalence of under-nutrition was significantly higher among boys and those belonging to the lowest and middle wealth index. Thus, implementation of appropriate nutritional intervention strategies and improvement in household socio-economic condition may help in improving nutritional status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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