Prevalence of risk factors of primary 3rd degree malnutrition in children under 5 years of age; admitted in Services Hospital, Lahore

Prevalence of risk factors of primary 3rd degree malnutrition in children under 5 years of age; admitted in Services Hospital, Lahore

Authors

  • Muhammad Nasir Rana
  • Muhammad Yaqoob Kazi
  • Ambreen Nasir
  • Amjad Hussain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v12i2.873

Keywords:

Malnutrition. Protein-Energy Malnutrition. Nutritional Status. Nutrition Disorders. Child Nutrition Disorders. Patient Care. Nutrition Surveys. Nutrition Assessment. Prevalence.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of risk factors of primary 3rd degree malnutrition in children under 5 years of age. Design: Hospital based descriptive study. Place & duration of study: Department of Pediatrics, SIMS/Services Hospital, Lahore, from July 2005 to December 2005. Materials and methods: A total of 200 children were included in study, from 2 months to 5 years of age. All had 3rd degree malnutrition according to modified Gomez Classification. Risk factors included were; Fresh (Cow) milk feeding, mixed feeding, delayed weaning, more than 2 children under 5, large family size (>5 children), partial vaccination, no vaccination, working mother, un-employed factors, twin delivery. Results: Risk factors identified were as follows: Mixed feeding 85.5% (n=171), more than 2 children under 5 was 84.5% (n=169), delayed weaning 74% (n=148), only fresh milk 70% (n=140), large family size (>5 children) 69% (n=138), partial vaccination 66.5% (n=133), working mother 24% (n=48), unemployed father 13.5% (n=27) and twin deliveries 3.5% (n=7). Conclusion: Most of the risk factors are preventable just by counseling and motivation o f parents. Malnutrition can be avoided without causing financial burden on family.

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Published

03/29/2016

How to Cite

Rana, M. N., Kazi, M. Y., Nasir, A., & Hussain, A. (2016). Prevalence of risk factors of primary 3rd degree malnutrition in children under 5 years of age; admitted in Services Hospital, Lahore. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v12i2.873

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