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Severe primary malnutrition in US children.

R Listernick, K Christoffel, J Pace

    American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Severe protein-calorie malnutrition affects infants in the US, with affected children showing failure to thrive. Early nutritional evaluation and reporting are crucial for these cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Nutrition Science
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Severe primary protein-calorie malnutrition is a critical health concern in infants.
    • Failure to thrive in young children necessitates thorough investigation into nutritional status.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of severe primary protein-calorie malnutrition in infants admitted to a pediatric hospital.
    • To highlight the need for improved nutritional assessment and reporting of malnutrition in the United States.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective study of 16 infants (≤18 months) diagnosed with severe primary protein-calorie malnutrition.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, nutritional status (Wellcome Trust criteria), and hospital stay duration.

    Main Results:

    • All patients were significantly below the fifth percentile for weight for length.
    • Rapid growth was observed upon nutritional rehabilitation in the hospital.
    • A notable proportion were from teenage pregnancies and relied on public aid.

    Conclusions:

    • Severe primary protein-calorie malnutrition is present in the United States.
    • Comprehensive nutritional evaluation is essential for children experiencing failure to thrive.
    • Malnutrition should be considered a reportable condition to improve public health surveillance.

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