Prevalence of malnutrition among patients on admission to a pediatric hospital
Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Health. 2006; 1 (1): 1-15
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ABSTRACT
At the time of admission to the pediatric hospital of Cairo University 150 Children whose age ranged form birth to 12 years; 106 males and 44 females complaining of acute or chronic medical illness, were examined to assess their nutrition status. The aim was to know the extent of malnutrition problem among them. Their weight and length/ height were obtained as well as blood hemoglobin, serum albumin and total lymphocyte count. Most of the patients were coming from families of low socioeconomic class. The study revealed high prevalence of malnutrition and anemia together with low blood lymphocytic count. This may have predisposed to their medical illness. Hence, it is recommended to supply proper nutrition care to help limiting the period of hospital stay
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Asunto principal:
Clase Social
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Estatura
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Peso Corporal
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Recién Nacido
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Niño
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Prevalencia
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Trastornos Nutricionales
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Egypt. J. Nutr. Health
Año:
2006
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