Study determinants of increased Z-Score of Body Mass Index in preschool-age children

Study determinants of increased Z-Score of Body Mass Index in preschool-age children

Abstract Objective To determine the association between socioeconomic level, gender, stunting and other characteristics with the presence of overweight/obesity in the preschool children. Result BMI/Age Z score > + 2 SD was found in 19.5% of the children. It was more common among the children from...

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Main Authors: Fathi M. El-Gamal, Rawan Babader, Maha Al-Shaikh, Amani Al-Harbi, Jumana Al-Kaf, Wafa Al-Kaf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
BMI Z score
Stunting
Allergic disorders
Preschool children
Obesity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-020-05026-0

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