Multi-indicator survey on children's nutrition in Croatia (MICS) (up to 5 years of age)

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J Grgurić1, S Kolacek, R Lulić-Jurjević

  • 1Children's Hospital Zagreb, Croatia.

Collegium Antropologicum
|March 31, 1999
PubMed

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Croatia

Area of Science:

  • Child Health
  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • The Multi-Indicator Survey (MICS) in Croatia assessed child health indicators.
  • Focus areas included breastfeeding, nutrition, and prevention of common childhood illnesses.
  • Understanding the current health landscape for children under five was crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current status of breastfeeding practices among Croatian children.
  • To assess nutritional status and knowledge regarding child health.
  • To identify key health challenges, including acute respiratory infections and diarrheal diseases (ARI/CDD).

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide Multi-Indicator Survey (MICS) was conducted in Croatia.
  • The sample included 370 segments, with 40 households selected from each, totaling 14,800 households.
  • Data analysis focused on 1937 children under five years of age from selected households.

Main Results:

  • Breastfeeding rates were found to be very low and unsatisfactory.
  • Over 50% of mothers stopped breastfeeding by 4 months; only 20% continued past 6 months.
  • High prevalence of diluted cow's milk feeding (30% in first 6 months, 60% in second 6 months). War conditions negatively impacted breastfeeding rates.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent interventions are needed to improve breastfeeding rates in Croatia.
  • The study highlights significant nutritional and health challenges for young children.
  • Findings underscore the need for targeted public health initiatives and further research.

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