The MICS showed that the highest stunting prevalence was at age 12-23 months, and there were no gender differences. A similar pattern was reported in a cohort study of Thai children from four geographical districts and Bangkok.
29
Children were weighed every 6 months during the first two years of age. The prevalence of stunting
based on WHO growth standards rose from birth to six
months (i.e., 6% to 6.9%), and increased rapidly at 12, 18
and 24 months (i.e., 9%, 14.6%, and 16.8%, respectively).
29
It was speculated that low breastfeeding rates after
the first year and poor hygiene related to early provision
of foods and drinks could have explained this pattern.
The MICS showed that the highest stunting prevalence was at age 12-23 months, and there were no gender differences. A similar pattern was reported in a cohort study of Thai children from four geographical districts and Bangkok.29Children were weighed every 6 months during the first two years of age. The prevalence of stunting based on WHO growth standards rose from birth to six months (i.e., 6% to 6.9%), and increased rapidly at 12, 18 and 24 months (i.e., 9%, 14.6%, and 16.8%, respectively).29It was speculated that low breastfeeding rates after the first year and poor hygiene related to early provision of foods and drinks could have explained this pattern.
การแปล กรุณารอสักครู่..