Comparison of the physical growth among Egyptian children [3-5 years] in two different socio-economic levels

ABSTRACT

600 preschool children with age ranging from 2,5 lo 5,5 years old were equally selected from Masr El - Gedida [High Socioeconomic level, and Imbale [Low Socioecomic level]. Anthropometric measurements were recorded for height, weight, chest and arm circumference. Results showed steady gradual increase in all poraneters for sex and socio - economic levels as the age increases. There was a significant decrease in low socio economic group as compared to the high one. Girls were more effected by socio - economic condition than boys