Feeding practices and behavior of infants and children less than 3 years with protein energy malnutrition

300 infants and young children with age ranging from 6 to 36 months suffering from protein energy malnutrition [PEM] were included in this study. Physical and medical examination, as well as anthropometric measurements, were done. A questionnaire was used collecting personal, demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, and feeding pattern and behavior. Analysis of data revealed a marked difference in growth pattern between PEM and control groups. Demographic and socioeconomic factors are important determinants of PEM. There were significant differences in PEM group concerning family size, birth order, mother's age and physical status of the mother, household facilities affected feeding pattern of the child. Most PEM cases showed reduced breast feeding, delayed introduction of weaning foods

Goiter among school children in El-Kharga town, new valley governorate, Egypt

In an epidemiological study carried out in El-Kharga Town, New Valley Governorate, 843 randomized school children, aged from 6 to 18 years were examined for goitre by cervical palpation. A detailed questionnaire was fully completed by each child and his parents. An overall prevalence of goitre was 12.34%. A significant relation was noted between the presence of goitre, on one hand, and sex, age, family size, mother's education and occupation [P <0.5]. On the other hand, there was non significant relationship with birth order, father's education and occupation. Also, there was non significant relation between the presence of goitre and the use of iodized food. Whereas, a significant relation was found between the use of iodized food and mother's education