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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Published on: February 2, 2017

Child malnutrition in north Albania: results from an anthropometric survey

E Buonomo1, A Godo, M C Marazzi

  • 1Chair of Hygiene, Public Health Department, University of Tor Vergata, Roma.

Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|March 10, 2001
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Insights

Child malnutrition is a significant public health issue in Northern Albania, particularly in rural and mountainous regions. Key risk factors include recent diarrhea, female gender, poor sanitation, and low birthweight, highlighting the need for targeted nutritional programs.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Child malnutrition presents a significant public health challenge in Northern Albania.
  • Previous assessments indicated a high prevalence of malnutrition in specific regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and identify risk factors associated with child malnutrition in Northern Albania.
  • To inform targeted interventions for improving child health and nutrition.

Main Methods:

  • An anthropometric cross-sectional survey was conducted among children aged 0-36 months.
  • Data were collected from rural, urban, and mountainous areas in May 1997.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of low anthropometric indices was observed in rural and mountainous areas.
  • Significant risk factors for underweight included recent diarrhea (OR=2.45), female gender (OR=2.28), rural (OR=2.09) or mountain (OR=1.61) residency, poor sanitation (OR=1.55), and low birthweight (OR=1.12).

Conclusions:

  • Child malnutrition is a public health priority in Northern Albania, especially in rural and mountainous zones.
  • Interventions should focus on supporting mother and child health and nutritional programs in these vulnerable areas.
  • Addressing factors like sanitation and diarrhea is crucial for mitigating malnutrition.

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