Age independent anthropometric index for identifying undernourished children in the age group 5-10 years.
Indian Pediatr
;
1992 Jun; 29(6): 723-6
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
An age-independent anthropometric index to identify undernourished children in the age group of 5-10 years is described. Employing a mathematical approach (linear regression analysis) on data from 238 children, the index was derived to be wt/(ht)2. Employing this index, a classification rule for identifying the undernourished was evolved, using as the 'Gold standard' a WHO classification based on NCHS standards. The sensitivity of the classification rule was 95%, the specificity was 92% and the overall efficiency was 92%.
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Assunto principal:
Humanos
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Pré-Escolar
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Antropometria
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Estado Nutricional
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1992
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