[Anthropometrical parameters in infants in Monastir region, Tunisia]
(East. Mediterr. health j).
em Francês
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ABSTRACT
We evaluated the distribution of anthropometrical parameters in infants in Monastir and compared them with the National Center of Health Statistics reference. Our prospective study included 3033 infants attending primary health care centres for vaccinations who were followed for 18 months. In each visit, we measured weight-for-age, height-for-age and weight-for-height. We found a difference between our distribution curve and the NCHS reference. The prevalence of growth retardation increased with age. The prevalence of under-weight and of wasting were less than 10%. Obesity was seen 6.2% of infants aged 3 months and 11.6% aged 9 months
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Bases de dados de organismos internacionais
Base de dados:
WHO IRIS
Assunto principal:
Estatura
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Peso Corporal
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Redução de Peso
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Antropometria
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National Center for Health Statistics, U.S.
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Obesidade
Idioma:
Francês
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2006