Stunting among primary-school children: a sample from Baghdad, Iraq

Saffar, A.J. Al

doi:10.26719/2009.15.2.322

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“…However, comparing the current findings with surveys conducted among noninstitutionalized school age children, similar prevalence of stunting was reported from Ethiopia (14.3%) and Palestine (14.4%) [45, 46], while a slightly higher prevalence was seen in Nigeria (17.4%) and Iraq (18.7%) [47, 48]. Furthermore, a large study conducted among rural schoolchildren in low-income countries (Ghana, Tanzania, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India) found the overall prevalence of stunting and underweight to be high in all 5 countries, ranging from 48 to 56% [49].…”

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The Dual Burden of Malnutrition and Associated Dietary and Lifestyle Habits among Lebanese School Age Children Living in Orphanages in North Lebanon

El-Kassas

Ziade

2017

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

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Childhood is a crucial period affecting physical and intellectual development. Although children living in orphanages are among the most vulnerable groups at risk of malnutrition, there is scarcity of data concerning their nutritional status in Lebanon. To investigate these data, a cross-sectional survey was conducted including a sample of 153 institutionalized children aged 5–14 years from all orphanages in Tripoli. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric, clinical, and dietary tools. Interpretation of anthropometric data showed that 13.8% were stunted while the prevalence of overweight/obesity was 9.2% according to the World Health Organization (WHO) reference criteria. Physical signs suggesting nutritional deficiencies were detected in about 25% of the sample. Dietary intake evaluation showed that about half of the participants had inadequate dietary intakes of proteins, fruits, and vegetables and 92% had inadequate milk and dairy intakes recommended for their age specific needs. Multivariate regression analysis revealed statistically significant positive association of age, skipping breakfast, and increased screen time with stunting while it showed statistically significant negative association of inadequate protein intake with overweight/obesity. The coexistence of under- and overnutrition among institutionalized children calls for implementation of comprehensive intervention strategies committed to reducing undernutrition while simultaneously preventing overnutrition through improving diet quality and physical activity of these children.

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The Dual Burden of Malnutrition and Associated Dietary and Lifestyle Habits among Lebanese School Age Children Living in Orphanages in North Lebanon

El-Kassas

Ziade

2017

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

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“…In the age group 13-15 years old, boys were more stunted than girls. The others study in Nigeria Abeokuta indicated the prevalence of stunting was higher among young female children 5-9 years of age while as the age increased boys were more stunted [15]. This could be attributed to socio cultural influence; at the early age parents give priority care for boys than girls.…”

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“…In this study, the prevalence of stunting among school children was found to be high, which was 48.1%. This was the highest as compared studies, in Nigeria 17.4% [14], in Kenya 16.64 % [11], in Baghdad Iraq 18.7% [15] and in India 18.5 % [16]. This may be attributed due to differences in socio-economic, cultural, educational, feeding habits, genetic and environmental factors.…”

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Stunting Among Schoolchildren, in Debre Markos Town and Gozamen Woreda, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2013

Zelellw¹,

Gebreigziabher²

2014

J Nutr Food Sci

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Background: Stunting is a major public-health problem in low and middle-income countries, and it increases risk of morbidity and mortality during childhood. In Ethiopia, it is a major public health problem.Objective: To assess prevalence and associated factors for stunting among school children at Debre Markos town and Gozamen woreda, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia. Methods and materials:Cross-sectional quantitative study design was employed. The study area and study sites were selected by random sampling method and the study subjects were taken by systematic random sampling technique. The study was conducted at eight selected schools. The study was carried out from March 2013 up to June 2013.Statically analysis: Data were entered into Epi-info (version 3.5.1) satirical software then exported in to SPSS version 16.0 statistical programs and anthroplus software was used to determine HAZ score of individual values. Result:The overall prevalence of stunting was 48.1%, out of which, 5% were severely stunted, 14.3% moderately stunted and 28.8% mildly stunted, and the mean was 1.72 with standard division of 0 .887. 3.1% boys and 1.9% girls were severely stunted. As the age increased stunting was significant. Rural school children were highly stunted as compared to urban children. Conclusion:This study showed that stunted rate was alarming magnitude. Total prevalence of stunting in this study was 48.1%; 5% were severely stunted (<-3SD), 14.3% moderately stunted (<-2SD) and 28.8% mildly stunted (<-1SD). As this study showed all age groups of schoolchildren were affected. However, age groups 13-15 years were significantly associated. Living in rural area was independently associated with increasing rate of stunting. Sex difference was no significant.

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“…Several studies from developing countries reported similar prevalence data for stunting: 6.2%-15.2% in schools in Brazil in 1990 (19), 15 (25), and 16.5% in rural areas of southern Pakistan in 2005 (26). The prevalence of stunting only, and concurrent stunting and underweight, in Baghdad, Iraq 2009 were 18.7% and 13.5% respectively (27). Chronic undernutrition, as evidenced by the proportion of stunted children, was of mild prevalence in this school-aged cohort (18.7%) and the overall prevalence of linear growth deficit was 53.3%.…”

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Assessment of Body Composition and Dietary Intake for Primary School Boys in Makkaharea.

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Bukhari²,

Alfky³

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Stunting among primary-school children: a sample from Baghdad, Iraq

Cited by 18 publications

References 15 publications

The Dual Burden of Malnutrition and Associated Dietary and Lifestyle Habits among Lebanese School Age Children Living in Orphanages in North Lebanon

The Dual Burden of Malnutrition and Associated Dietary and Lifestyle Habits among Lebanese School Age Children Living in Orphanages in North Lebanon

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Stunting Among Schoolchildren, in Debre Markos Town and Gozamen Woreda, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2013

Assessment of Body Composition and Dietary Intake for Primary School Boys in Makkaharea.

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