Malnutrition and body composition in urban and rural schoolchildren: A cross‐sectional study in San Rafael, Mendoza (Argentina)

Garraza, Mariela; Cesani, María Florencia; Navone, Graciela Teresa; Oyhenart, Evelia Edith

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“…The prevalence of undernutrition (10.2%) was high compared to other provinces of Argentina. (37,38) Moreover, prevalence of underweight (3.5%) and stunting (9.3%) showed that children experience serious nutritional deficiencies as a consequence of the limited socio-economic conditions of their families, inadequate hygiene practices and sanitation. This scenario was reflected in undernourished children who were the most infected, especially by Blastocystis sp.…”

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Intestinal parasitosis, undernutrition and socio-environmental factors in schoolchildren from Clorinda Formosa, Argentina

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Objective To evaluate intestinal parasitosis, undernutrition and socio-environmental factors in schoolchildren from Clorinda (Formosa, Argentina).Materials and Methods Serial fecal samples and anal swabs of 114 schoolchildren, canine feces and soil samples were analyzed. Body weight and height of 215 schoolchildren were measured and undernutrition was estimated according to the World Health Organization criteria. Socio-environmental variables were assessed by means of a semi-structured questionnaire.Results 78.1% of children were infected by at least one of the 12 species identified and 70.8% had multiple parasitic infections. Blastocystis sp., Giardia lamblia and Enterobius vermicularis were the most prevalent. Additionally, 17.5% of children were infected by at least one geohelminth (e.g. Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, hookworms). 64.3%of canine of canine feces were positive and six parasitic species were found; the most frequent were Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala and G. lamblia. Furthermore, 37.5% of soil samples showed zoonotic parasites (i.e. Ascaris sp., Toxocara sp.). Finally, 10.0% of the children were undernourished and 85.7% of them had parasites. The risk for parasitosis was higher in children that lived in houses with inadequate solid waste disposal and whose parents were unemployed or had temporary jobs.Conclusions The lack of environmental sanitation, unstable employment of parents and the presence of zoonotic species were the most relevant factors observed. Consequently, these conditions result in an increase of parasitic infections and negatively influence the growth of children.

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Intestinal parasitosis, undernutrition and socio-environmental factors in schoolchildren from Clorinda Formosa, Argentina

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“…In Argentina, different populations are going through a nutritional transition, with marked differences among provinces, regions, and socioeconomic conditions (Bergel Sanchís, Cesani, & Oyhenart, ; Garraza, Cesani, Navone, & Oyhenart, ; Lomaglio, ; Oyhenart et al, ). However, data for the province of Tucumán are not currently available.…”

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Nutritional transition in schoolchildren from Tucumán, Argentina: A cross‐sectional analysis of nutritional status and body composition

Cordero

Cesani

2019

American J Hum Biol

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Objective: The aim of this article was to describe the nutritional status and body composition of schoolchildren from Tucumán (Argentina) and analyze variations according to sex, area of residence, and socioeconomic status (SES). Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed in 1948 schoolchildren aged 8.0 to 11.9 years. Body weight, height, triceps skinfold, waist, and upper arm circumferences were measured. Nutritional status and body composition were estimated using the NHANES III reference. SES was surveyed with the Family Affluence Scale. Area of residence was classified as urban or rural based on the criteria of the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of Argentina. Logistic regression analysis was applied to evaluate nutritional status and body composition according to sex, area of residence, and SES. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 12.3% and 18.2%, respectively, as compared with that of underweight (2.3%), stunting (3%), and wasting (2.1%). The prevalence of stunting and wasting was higher in girls, while that of obesity was higher in boys. Low SES schoolchildren registered a higher prevalence of stunting. Analysis of body composition indicated modifications in adipose and muscular tissues, especially in undernourished (underweight, stunting, or wasting) children and children with excess weight (overweight or obesity). Conclusion: The child population from Tucumán is undergoing an accelerated process of nutritional transition, manifested by the double burden of malnutrition. The distribution of stunting, wasting, and obesity, and changes in fat and muscular tissues were not homogeneous, revealing differences according to sex, area of residence, and SES.

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“…Smith et al [22] noted that the lower urban malnutrition occurrence was due to more favourable socioeconomic conditions such as women's education and status, presence of water sanitation as well as household income. Similarly, Khambalia et al [23], Garraza [24], and Yadav [11] all found that the prevalence of underweight was higher in rural area compared to urban area. Difference in socioeconomic status as well as dietary patterns were attributed as the reason of this disparity [18].…”

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“…Difference in socioeconomic status as well as dietary patterns were attributed as the reason of this disparity [18]. A more detailed study was done by Garraza [24] which found that a better and more favorable socio-environmental living conditions such as good quality housing, accessibility of public services and buying power of families permitted improved food access in living household, thus, reduced the prevalence of malnutrition.…”

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Associated Factors to Prevalence of Childhood under Nutrition in Malaysia: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2016)

Baharudin¹,

Man²,

Ahmad³

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Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of underweight, wasting and stunting in children less than five years and to determine its associations with socioeconomic factors using nationally representative data.Study Design: Stratified random sampling was used in the study. Structured questionnaire with face-to-face interview was used for data collection.Method: A total of 11,845 living quarters were selected with eligibility of the mothers aged 15-49 years with last childbirth less than two years prior and their children aged below five years. The WHO growth standards were applied to classify malnutrition (World Health Organization, 2006), as follows: Underweight (weight-forage <-2SD); Stunting (height-for-age <-2SD); Wasting (weight-for-height <2SD).Results: Based on the results obtained, the prevalence of underweight, stunting and wasting for infants aged 6 months and below were 9.4%, 13.9% and 10.9%, respectively, while for children aged 12-23 months, they were 13.0%, 17.0% and 11.6%, respectively. Under nutrition was more prevalent in rural areas and it was higher among boys, children whose mother was unemployed, as well as those in low household income. Conclusion:This study indicates wasting, stunting and underweight are still a problem in this country which requires urgent action. Poor socio-economic status was regarded as significant predictor for malnourished children under the age of five years old. Improving socioeconomic status should be the main aspect to consider improving children nutritional status.

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Malnutrition and body composition in urban and rural schoolchildren: A cross‐sectional study in San Rafael, Mendoza (Argentina)

Cited by 9 publications

References 18 publications

Intestinal parasitosis, undernutrition and socio-environmental factors in schoolchildren from Clorinda Formosa, Argentina

Intestinal parasitosis, undernutrition and socio-environmental factors in schoolchildren from Clorinda Formosa, Argentina

Nutritional transition in schoolchildren from Tucumán, Argentina: A cross‐sectional analysis of nutritional status and body composition

Associated Factors to Prevalence of Childhood under Nutrition in Malaysia: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2016)

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