The effect of wasting and stunting during severe acute malnutrition in infancy on insulin sensitivity and insulin clearance in adult life
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DOI: 10.1017/s2040174422000034
Abstract: Abstract Adults who had non-edematous severe acute malnutrition (SAM) during infancy (i.e., marasmus) have worse glucose tolerance and beta-cell function than survivors of edematous SAM (i.e., kwashiorkor). We hypothesized that wasting and/or stunting in SAM… read more here.
Keywords: insulin clearance; malnutrition; infancy; wasting stunting ... See more keywords
Measuring Wasting and Stunting Prevalence Among Children Under 5 Years of Age and Associated Risk Factors in Papua New Guinea: New Evidence From the Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.622660
Abstract: Background: Papua New Guinea (PNG) has undergone a significant health transition, with the prevalence of non-communicable diseases increasing. Many children under 5 years of age suffer from the burden of malnutrition. While wasting and stunting… read more here.
Keywords: papua new; new guinea; prevalence; wasting stunting ... See more keywords
Public Health Implications of Wasting and Stunting Relationship in Children under Five Years Highly Vulnerable to Undernutrition in Guatemala: The REDAC Study
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14193945
Abstract: (1) Background: Guatemala is the Latin American country with the highest prevalence of childhood stunting. Short height can bias the diagnosis of wasting when using the weight-for-height indicator. The aim of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: five years; muac; children five; weight height ... See more keywords