Socioeconomic predictors of unconstrained child growth in Muscat, Oman
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2004; 10 (3): 295-302
in English
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ABSTRACT
We conducted a study to identify socioeconomic factors associated with unconstrained growth among preschoolers in Muscat, Oman. A sample of children born in 1995 and aged 28-43 months was drawn from the Child Health Registers of 2 health care centres. Sociodemographic data were collected by oral interview and maternal and child anthropometry measured. Regression analysis was used to identify socioeconomic indicators and cut-offs associated with unconstrained growth. Children from households with a monthly income > or = 800 Omani rials and mother's education > or = 4 years attained height-for-age levels comparable to the current international growth reference. By screening using this criterion, we could obtain a suitable sample for the World Health Organization Multicentre Growth Reference Study in Muscat
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
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Body Height
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Body Weight
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Child Nutrition Disorders
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Child, Preschool
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Anthropometry
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Food Dispensers, Automatic
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2004
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