Malnutrition in children associated with low growth hormone (Gh) Levels
Gac. sanit. (Barc., Ed. impr.)
; 35(supl. 2): S327-S329, 2021. tab
Article
in English
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-220972
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ES1.1
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
This study aimed to compare serum levels of Growth Hormone in children with malnutrition and good nutritional status.Method:
This cross-sectional study included 41 participants consisting of 31 malnourished, 10 well-nourished children aged between 36 and 60 months. Demographic data of participants were obtained utilizing a questionnaire. Nutritional status was determined by calculating the Z-score of body weight for age, height for age, and body weight for height indices using the WHO classification. GH levels were determined by the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method.Result:
Median serum GH levels in malnourished children were found to be lower i.e. 1.25 ng/mL (minimummaximum 0.106.19 ng/mL) compared to well-nourished children 11.01 ng/mL (1.7215.64 ng/mL).Conclusion:
Serum GH levels can be used as indicators to assess nutritional status. (AU)
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Collection:
National databases
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Spain
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Child Nutrition Disorders
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Human Growth Hormone
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Malnutrition
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Gac. sanit. (Barc., Ed. impr.)
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
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Congress and conference
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hasanuddin University/Indonesia