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Childhood Disability and Nutrition: Findings from a Population-Based Case Control Study in Rural Bangladesh

Israt Jahan1,2,3, Tasneem Karim1,2,4,5, Mahmudul Hassan Al Imam1,2,3

  • 1CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh.

Nutrients
|November 14, 2019
PubMed

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Children with disabilities in rural Bangladesh face significantly higher rates of severe malnutrition, including being underweight and stunted. This highlights the urgent need for inclusive nutrition programs to address this critical public health issue.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Limited evidence exists on the link between childhood disability and malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries.
  • This study investigated the association between childhood disability and malnutrition in rural Bangladesh.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure the association between childhood disability and malnutrition in children under 18 years old in rural Bangladesh.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based case-control study was conducted in Shahjadpur, Bangladesh.
  • 1274 children with disabilities (Cases) and 1303 matched controls were assessed.
  • Data collected included socioeconomic, anthropometric, and educational information; Cases received detailed medical assessments.

Main Results:

  • Children with disabilities had 6.6 times higher odds of being severely underweight and 11.8 times higher odds of being severely stunted compared to controls.
  • Children with physical impairments showed significantly higher adjusted odds of malnutrition.
  • Malnutrition in disabled children was associated with parental education, socioeconomic status, and school attendance.

Conclusions:

  • A high proportion of severe malnutrition exists among children with disabilities in rural Bangladesh.
  • Urgent action is needed to implement inclusive nutrition intervention programs.
  • Addressing malnutrition in disabled children requires integrated approaches considering socioeconomic and educational factors.
Abstract

Keywords:
Bangladeshchildhood disabilityepidemiologykey informant methodmalnutrition

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