Height and BMI profiles of rural adolescents in 3 schools in Nashik district
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to estimate stunting levels in rural school going adolescents. The cross sectional study in 2016 involved 261 students from 8th and 9th class with average age of 13 to 14 completed years from three rural schools in Nashik district (m 128, f 133). The height and weights were taken using standard procedures with a stadiometer and a bathroom digital scale. WHO and IAP growth charts were used to estimate and compare stunting and BMI values of the study population. Results: 31.51% adolescents 4 were stunted by WHO standards (<-2SD), while 15.71% adolescents were found below 3rd percentile of IAP charts. The mean heights and SD of students were as follows: 8th class, Girls 146.05(5.99), Boys 148.15(7.81), 9thclass Girls 142.4 (5.9), Boys 145.8 (7.8). BMI mean values also are below 25th percentile of IAP charts and around 15th percentile of WHO height charts. Conclusion: High level of malnutrition was prevalent despite years of ICDS and Mid-Day Meal programme. The study population has a high level of stunting at 32% and 16% by WHO and IAP standards and concurs with similar studies from the state. Multi-pronged actions are required to mitigate rural adolescent stunting and low BMI.
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Shyam V Ashtekar, Shekhar B Padhyegurjar, Jagdish D Powar, Siddiqui Aqsa
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