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Age patterns in overweight and wasting prevalence of under 5-year-old children from low- and middle-income countries

Medicine and Health

Age patterns in overweight and wasting prevalence of under 5-year-old children from low- and middle-income countries

L. I. C. Ricardo, G. Gatica-domínguez, et al.

This research by Luiza I. C. Ricardo and colleagues uncovers intriguing patterns in the prevalence of overweight and wasting among children under five in low- and middle-income countries. Dive into the age-related trends and surprising findings that highlight the stark differences in health metrics across various income levels.

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Abstract
This study investigated how overweight and wasting prevalence varies with age among children under 5 years in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Data from 90 national surveys (2010-2019) were analyzed. Overweight prevalence declined with age, being lower in low-income countries. Wasting was more frequent among infants, with lower-middle-income countries showing the highest prevalence. Mean weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) was stable, but standard deviations were higher in infants, suggesting measurement error or rapid growth channel crossing might explain the age patterns.
Publisher
International Journal of Obesity
Published On
Jul 22, 2021
Authors
Luiza I. C. Ricardo, Giovanna Gatica-Domínguez, Inácio Crochemore-Silva, Paulo A. R. Neves, Juliana dos Santos Vaz, Aluisio J. D. Barros, Cesar Gomes Victora
Tags
overweight
wasting
children
age
low-income countries
under five

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