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Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Children Living in Orphanages in the City of Douala, Cameroon
ISSN: 1929 - 4247
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Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Children Living in Orphanages in the City of Douala, Cameroon
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Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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Abstract
Introduction: Malnutrition is characterised by metabolic disturbances identified by measurement of anthropometric and biological parameters. The purpose of this study was to determine the nutritional profile of children living in orphanages and to investigate the factors associated with malnutrition in these institutions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on subjects aged 0 to 18, living in 13 orphanages in Douala. Socio-demographic data, anthropometric and biological parameters were collected. The diagnosis of malnutrition at the clinical level was based on Z score 2 for Weight-for-Height and Body Mass Index for Age. A blood sample permits the photometric assay of albumin, pre-albumin, and C Reactive Protein. The results were interpreted according to reference values for age. Results: Among the 176 children included, the average age was 10±4 years with a male predominance. The majority of children (51.1%) were placed in ...
