Comparative Study of Under Nutrition among Government and Private School Children of Suraram Village, Hyderabad
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
The present study was carried out to find out growth pattern in school children from different socioeconomic background of Government & Private school children. Materials &Methods: The study was conducted in both boys and girl subjects (n=360), Aged between 5-10 years, who are of different socio economic status and the parameters selected for the study are Height, Weight, Body Mass Index, Chest Circumference. Case group involves Government school children and Control group involves Private school children, who were selected randomly. History of socioeconomic status is also assessed by taking family history. Results & Discussion: In this study we found that Height, Weight, Body Mass Index, Chest Circumference of Government school children has lesser value compared to Private school children. Conclusion: This study mainly focuses on malnutrition and helps in identification of Prevalence of malnutrition highlights the significance of developing integrated child illness management and strengthening nutrition intervention programs
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Dr K. Harika Priyadarshini
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