Enzymtechnik
Offener Zugang

Abstrakt

Malnutrition in Colombian and Venezuelan hospitalized children under five years of age

Gilma Olaya Vega

Introduction: Malnutrition in hospitalized children could be undetected with negative effects on health recovery, growth, length of stay and costs. Objective: To identify nutritional status in Colombian and Venezuelan hospitalized children <5 years of age. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a convenience sample admitted at the hospital UEM in Cucuta, Colombia. Socio-demographic variables was recorded in a questionnaire, nutritional assessment was performed using anthropometric measurements (weight, length/height, head circumference and mid upper arm circumference). Food consumption was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire and physical examination to identify edema. Analysis: Data is presented as mean (standard deviations), proportions and chi square (significance p<0.05).