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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

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Correlation between anthropometric indices at birth and developmental delay in children aged 4-60 months in Isfahan,

S Amir Ali Akbari1, S Montazeri, F Torabi

  • 1Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

International Journal of General Medicine
|September 14, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Low birth weight and male gender significantly correlate with developmental delay in children. This finding highlights the importance of monitoring these factors for early intervention in high-risk infants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Increased survival rates in high-risk infants necessitate research into their long-term development.
  • Developmental and behavioral problems are common in these children, alongside infection and trauma.
  • This study investigates early life factors influencing child development outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the correlation between anthropometric indices at birth and developmental delay.
  • To identify predictive factors for developmental delay in young children.
  • To inform early detection and intervention strategies for developmental issues.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, correlational study involving 401 children aged 4-60 months.
  • Data collected via multistage sampling from health service centers.
  • Anthropometric data from health records and developmental status assessed using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • No significant correlation found between birth height or head circumference and developmental delay.
  • Children with developmental delay had significantly lower birth weights (odds ratio 4).
  • Male gender was also identified as a factor associated with developmental delay.

Conclusions:

  • Low birth weight is a strong predictor of developmental delay in children.
  • Male gender is another significant factor associated with developmental delay.
  • These findings emphasize the importance of birth weight and gender in assessing developmental risks.
Abstract

Keywords:
anthropometric indiceschildrendevelopmental delay

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