Abstract: Objective: To study Protein energy malnutrition in 0-5 year. Age group in urban slums of Raipur city.
Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional observational study of 818 children of 0-5 yr. age group in various slums of Raipur city.
Period of study: 1 year (January 2010-January 2011)
Results: Out of 818 children in 0-5 year age group 411 were of 0-2 month age group. In which 50.2%were found to be FTT (Failure To Thrive) while 49.8% were normal according to IAP classification.
In rest 407 children; 229 male and 178 were female in age group to 2month-5 year. Among 229 male children maximum 41.0% were Grade I PEM followed by 30.1% Grade II, 11.8% Grade III and 7.8% Grade IV PEM, while only 9.2% were normal. Among 178 female children maximum 44.9% were in Grade I PEM, 34.8% in Grade II, 7.3% in Grade III and 3.4% in Grade4 PEM, while only 9.6% where found to be normal according to IAP classification of malnutrition.
Conclusions: In urban slums of Raipur city protein energy malnutrition in 0-5 year age group starts early and worsens as the child grows.
Key words: Urban slums, Raipur city, Protein energy malnutrition, IAP classification of malnutrition.
Title: Protein Energy Malnutrition in Urban Slums of Raipur City
Author: Dr. Deepti Singh
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
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