Underweight schoolchildren in a rural school near the Thai-Cambodian border.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2003 Jun; 34(2): 458-61
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ABSTRACT
We report on the high prevalence of underweight children in a rural primary school near the Thai-Cambodian border. Ninety-five children were studied anthropometric data were recorded and studied for their correlation with semester examination scores; 63.2% of the children (60 cases) were underweight; in addition, BMI appeared to be significantly correlated to the semester examination scores. Our findings also revealed problems of nutrition and sanitation among the schoolchildren. In conclusion, schoolchildren in rural areas should be considered a priority in the national health and nutrition promotion programs.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Instituciones Académicas
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Tailandia
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Delgadez
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Cambodia
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Índice de Masa Corporal
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Niño
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Fenómenos Fisiológicos Nutricionales Infantiles
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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