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[Evolution of nutritional status in hospitalized children]

Haroldo S Ferreira1, Adijane O S França

  • 1Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Maceió, AL. haroldo@fapeal.br

Jornal De Pediatria
|December 4, 2003
PubMed

Insights

Children admitted to the hospital often have poor nutritional status, with high rates of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). Hospitalization did not improve their weight-for-age Z scores, indicating a persistent nutritional deficit.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Context:

  • High prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized children.
  • Limited data on nutritional status evolution during hospitalization.

Purpose:

  • To assess changes in nutritional status (weight-for-age Z scores) in children during hospitalization.
  • To identify factors associated with nutritional status changes.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study of 52 children (0-10 years) hospitalized for over 10 days.
  • Nutritional status was assessed at admission (T1) and discharge (T2) using weight-for-age Z scores.
  • High rates of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) were observed (71.2% at T1, 69.2% at T2), with underdiagnosis.
  • Longer hospital stays correlated with greater weight deficits, suggesting hospitalization did not improve nutritional status.

Impact:

  • Highlights the critical issue of malnutrition in hospitalized pediatric populations.
  • Suggests a need for improved nutritional monitoring and intervention strategies within hospitals.
  • Underscores the potential negative impact of prolonged hospitalization on children's nutritional well-being.
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