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Prevalence and factors associated with stunting and excess weight in children aged 0-5 years from the Brazilian semi-arid region / Prevalência e fatores associados ao déficit de altura e excesso de peso em crianças de 0 a 5 anos do semiárido
Ramos, Clariana V.; Dumith, Samuel C.; César, Juraci A..
  • Ramos, Clariana V.; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande. Rio Grande. BR
  • Dumith, Samuel C.; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande. Rio Grande. BR
  • César, Juraci A.; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande. Rio Grande. BR
J. pediatr. (Rio J.) ; 91(2): 175-182, Mar-Apr/2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-745947
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To analyze the prevalence of excess weight and low height, and identify associated factors among children younger than five years.

METHODS:

Cross-census study. A total of 1,640 children from two municipalities in Piauí, Brazil were included.

RESULTS:

The prevalence of low height was 10.9% (95% CI 9.3 to 12.4), inversely associated with mother's younger age and low level of education, lower socioeconomic status, mothers who had fewer than six prenatal consultations, and households that had more than one child younger than 5 years. Excess weight prevalence was 19.1% (95% CI 17.2 to 21.0), and remained inversely associated with lower maternal age, low maternal education, and cesarean delivery. Stunting was greater in children aged between 12 and 23 months, while excess weight decreased with age.

CONCLUSIONS:

It is noteworthy that the stunting rate, although decreasing, is still high, while the prevalence of excess weight, even in this very poor area, already exceeds the expected percentage for a population with better socioeconomic level. .
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Analisar a prevalência de excesso de peso e déficit de altura e identificar fatores associados entre menores de cinco anos.

MÉTODOS:

Estudo censitário transversal. Foram incluídas 1.640 crianças de dois municípios do Piauí, Brasil.

RESULTADOS:

A prevalência de déficit de altura foi 10,9% (IC95% 9,3-12,4), inversamente associado com menor idade e escolaridade materna, menor condição socioeconômica, mães que fizeram menos de seis consultas pré-natal e se nessas casas havia mais de uma criança menor de cinco anos. O excesso de peso teve prevalência de 19,1% (IC95% 17,2-21,0) e manteve-se inversamente associado com menor idade da mãe, baixa escolaridade materna e parto cesáreo. O déficit de altura foi maior para crianças entre 12 e 23 meses, enquanto o excesso de peso diminuiu com a idade.

CONCLUSÕES:

Destaca-se que o déficit de altura, embora esteja diminuindo, ainda é elevado, enquanto a prevalência de excesso de peso, mesmo nessa área muito pobre, já supera o percentual esperado para uma população com melhores condições socioeconômicas. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Bone Density / Promoter Regions, Genetic / DNA Methylation / Retinoid X Receptor alpha Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: J. pediatr. (Rio J.) Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Bone Density / Promoter Regions, Genetic / DNA Methylation / Retinoid X Receptor alpha Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: J. pediatr. (Rio J.) Journal subject: Pediatrics Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande/BR