Assessment of nutritional status by composite index for anthropometric failure: A study among slum children in Bankura, West Bengal.
Indian J Public Health
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2012 Oct-Dec; 56(4): 305-307
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-144844
ABSTRACT
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted to find out the prevalence of composite index of anthropometric failure (CIAF) among 117 slum dwelling under-five children in Bankura town, West Bengal and its relation with some common socio-economic factors. Among study population, the prevalence of underweight was 41.6%, whereas CIAF was 80.3%. CIAF gave a near complete estimation of undernutrition unlike underweight. Children who were unimmunized, with more number of siblings, living in a nuclear family, or with illiterate mothers were more likely to be undernourished.
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Type of study:
Observational study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Public Health
Year:
2012
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