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Published on: February 2, 2017

Anthropometry of Mexican-American migrant children in northern California

K G Dewey, M N Chavez, C L Gauthier

    The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed

    Insights

    Mexican-American children in California showed adequate growth, with improved nutrition during their US stay. Most children had healthy hematocrit levels, contrasting with previous studies.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nutrition
    • Growth Monitoring
    • Migrant Health

    Background:

    • Previous studies indicated potential growth deficits in Mexican-American children.
    • Understanding the nutritional status and growth patterns of migrant children is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the anthropometric data and hematocrit levels of Mexican-American migrant children.
    • To compare growth percentiles with national standards and previous research.

    Main Methods:

    • Collected anthropometric data (weight-for-age, height-for-age, weight-for-height) from 209 children aged 0-7 years.
    • Measured hematocrit levels in 170 children.
    • Analyzed growth percentiles and their relationship with age and seasonal residence.

    Main Results:

    • Only 7.6% of children had low hematocrit levels.
    • Growth percentiles approximated National Center for Health Statistics standards.
    • Weight-for-height percentile increased with age, while height-for-age decreased; growth accelerated during US residence.

    Conclusions:

    • Mexican-American migrant children in this cohort exhibited adequate growth.
    • Improved nutritional conditions in the US may contribute to their adequate growth status.
    • Findings contrast with earlier studies, suggesting potential improvements in migrant child health.

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