Rate of stunting among a sample of postwar resettled families in the Vanni region: a study from the Mullativu District

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Title:	Rate of stunting among a sample of postwar resettled families in the Vanni region: a study from the Mullativu District
Authors:	Ramanayake, R.P.J.C. Sumanasekera, R.D.N. de Silva, A.H.W. Perera, D.P. Chandrasiri, P. Gunasekera, R. Jayasinghe, L.R.
Issue Date:	2013
Publisher:	Sri Lanka Medical Association
Citation:	The Ceylon Medical Journal. 2013; 58(2): 82-83
Abstract:	The Department of Family Medicine, University of Kelaniya conducted a health camp in Puthukudiyiruppu in March 2011. Height and weight measurements were carried out and data of 303 participants were analysed. The rate of stunting among children below six years in this population was 62% compared to 19.3% nationally. Thirty four percent of children and adolescents (6-18yrs) were underweight and 21.4% of adults had a BMI less than 18.5kg/m2.
URI:	http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2278
ISSN:	0009-0875 (Print)
Appears in Collections:	Journal/Magazine Articles

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