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Relationships Between Anthropometrical Indices and Socio-Economic Differences for Children at 6 Years Old Living in Urban Areas of Ardebil, Iran |
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A. Nemati,
M Barak,
A. Naghizadeh Baghi,
N. Abbasgholizadeh,
F. Homapour,
S. Hazrati,
V. Sepehram and B. Shakiba |
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to explore association between
economic differences and nutritional status of children living in Ardebil
urban areas. In a descriptive cross-sectional study, 698 preschool children
(346 males, 352 females) at 6 years old from different regions of Ardebil
city (Iran) were selected by a multi stage sampling method. Variables
such as age and anthropometric factors (height, weight and BMI) were measured.
The results showed that the mean values for height, weight and BMI were
less than NCHS standards. There has been no severe malnutrition among
the subjects studied. However, mild (31.6%) and moderate underweight (7.9%)
were observed. Similarly, no severe stunting cases were observed; however,
17.2 and 1.4% of the cases were suffering from mild and moderate stunting,
respectively. Mild and moderate wasting rates were found to be 25.5 and
0.9%, respectively. Based on BMI for age, 2 and 4% of children were overweighed
and being at the risk of overweight, respectively. Significant associations
were observed between birth weight and BMI and weight. There was a significant
difference between height and family`s monthly income. Height of the children
was significantly higher in objects living in private homes compared to
rental homes (p<0.05). No significant association was observed between
anthropometric factors and birth ranking, mother education and employment
status. The lack of severe malnutrition implies that the growth status
is acceptable among children at 6 years old, although it was lower than
the NCHS standards. However, economic status may affect long term growth
of the children.
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How to cite this article:
A. Nemati, M Barak, A. Naghizadeh Baghi, N. Abbasgholizadeh, F. Homapour, S. Hazrati, V. Sepehram and B. Shakiba, 2008. Relationships Between Anthropometrical Indices and Socio-Economic Differences for Children at 6 Years Old Living in Urban Areas of Ardebil, Iran. Journal of Applied Sciences, 8: 3748-3752.
DOI: 10.3923/jas.2008.3748.3752
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jas.2008.3748.3752
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