Sociodemographic, nutritional, and environmental factors are associated with cognitive performance among Orang Asli children in Malaysia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219841
Abstract: Children aged 2 to 6 years are in a crucial period of growth development, during which it is important for them to attain specific cognition related to concentration and attention so that they can perform… read more here.
Keywords: environmental factors; cognitive performance; asli children; orang asli ... See more keywords
The challenges in managing the growth of indigenous children in Perak State, Malaysia: A qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265917
Abstract: Indigenous peoples in Peninsular Malaysia, known as Orang Asli, have been associated with the problem of malnutrition. Approximately 40% of their children are underweight. Indigenous peoples’ distinct social, cultural, and economic traits, which differ from… read more here.
Keywords: study; asli children; perak state; growth ... See more keywords
Weight and height faltering in the indigenous children (Orang Asli) of Peninsular Malaysia during the first 2 years of life.
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DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.072017.02
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Information on the growth status of indigenous children is useful for developing intervention strategies, but the data are limited. This study determined the prevalence of undernutrition among under-five indigenous children (Orang Asli)… read more here.
Keywords: age; asli children; children orang; orang asli ... See more keywords