Le problème de la malnutrition chez les enfants est un phénomène associé à une transition nutriti... more Le problème de la malnutrition chez les enfants est un phénomène associé à une transition nutritionnelle accélérée dans les pays en développement. Objectifs L'objectif de ce travail est de déterminer l'état nutritionnel et la consommation alimentaire des enfants scolaires âgés de 6 à 15 ans dans trois écoles primaires situés dans trois zones écologiques différentes dans la ville de Kenitra (Maroc). Méthodologie L'enquête a concerné 271 élèves (52,4% des garçons et 47,6% des filles) âgés de 6 à 15 ans. Les paramètres anthropométriques ont été mesurés. Un questionnaire a été développé pour obtenir des informations sur l'état nutritionnel, et la consommation alimentaire des enfants. Résultats Les résultats ont montré que le pourcentage de la taille/âge <-2 des filles et des garçons sont 8,5% et 4,2% respectivement, le pourcentage de l'IMC/âge <-2 est 2,3% et 5,6% chez les filles et les garçons respectivement. Aucune association significative n'a été observée entre le sexe et l'état nutritionnel des enfants. Seulement 23% des enfants boivent du lait quotidiennement et la consommation des fruits et légumes sont au dessous des recommandations. Conclusion La prévalence du retard de croissance et de la maigreur augmente avec l'âge pour les deux sexes et la consommation alimentaire des enfants reste peu variée. Achouri, I., Aboussaleh, Y., Ahami, A., 2016. Etat nutritionnel et consommation alimentaire des enfants scolaires de Kenitra (Nord-Ouest du Maroc). Antropo, 35, 111-117. www.didac.ehu.es/antropo
Background: Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of nutritional anemia; it has been rec... more Background: Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of nutritional anemia; it has been recognized as an important health problem in Morocco. Objective: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among school children in Kenitra city, North West of Morocco and its association with socioeconomic, educational level, anthropometric and diet factors. Methods: The sample represents 271 school children randomly chosen of all educational levels, aged 6 to 15 years (Mean= 10.75 years ± SD=1.40). The level of haemoglobin, was measured. Anemia was defined when haemoglobin ≤ 11.5 g/dl. A questionnaire was developed to obtain information about educational level of the parents, socio-economic and daily food consumption from plant and animal source. Anthropometric measurements were carried out according to the WHO standards. Anthropometric indices were determined by Z scores calculated by the WHO growth references 2007. Results: The mean hemoglobin concentration was 12.45 g/dl: 12.52 g/dl for boys and 12.41 g/dl for girls. The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia was 16.2%: There is a significant difference of anemia prevalence between girls (12.3%) and boys (19.5%). It is directly correlated to educational level of mothers, sex, anthropometric and diet factors. Conclusions: It is concluded that anemia is less prevalent in this study and it was found to be higher in children who take foods of both plant and animal sources less frequently.
A B S T R A C T Iron deficiency anaemia is an important health problem in Morocco. This study was... more A B S T R A C T Iron deficiency anaemia is an important health problem in Morocco. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of anaemia among school children in Kenitra. The sample represents school children of all educational levels and age ranged between 6-15 years. The level of hemoglobin, haematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration was measured in a group of 271 school children. The seric iron was assessed and anaemia was defined when hemoglobin <11.5 g dLG 1 . A questionnaire was developed to obtain information about the daily food consumption and socio-economic conditions. The prevalence of anaemia was 16.2%. The mean hemoglobin concentration was 12.53 g dLG 1 in boys and 12.52 g dLG 1 in girls. The results suggest that iron deficiency is an important determinant of anaemia in this population. There was a significant relationship between education of the mother and anaemia in children (p = 0.004) but not with the family income. It is concluded that improving the economic status of the family, women education and health education about balanced animal and plant food consumption are recommended strategies to reduce the burden of anaemia.
Le problème de la malnutrition chez les enfants est un phénomène associé à une transition nutriti... more Le problème de la malnutrition chez les enfants est un phénomène associé à une transition nutritionnelle accélérée dans les pays en développement. Objectifs L'objectif de ce travail est de déterminer l'état nutritionnel et la consommation alimentaire des enfants scolaires âgés de 6 à 15 ans dans trois écoles primaires situés dans trois zones écologiques différentes dans la ville de Kenitra (Maroc). Méthodologie L'enquête a concerné 271 élèves (52,4% des garçons et 47,6% des filles) âgés de 6 à 15 ans. Les paramètres anthropométriques ont été mesurés. Un questionnaire a été développé pour obtenir des informations sur l'état nutritionnel, et la consommation alimentaire des enfants. Résultats Les résultats ont montré que le pourcentage de la taille/âge <-2 des filles et des garçons sont 8,5% et 4,2% respectivement, le pourcentage de l'IMC/âge <-2 est 2,3% et 5,6% chez les filles et les garçons respectivement. Aucune association significative n'a été observée entre le sexe et l'état nutritionnel des enfants. Seulement 23% des enfants boivent du lait quotidiennement et la consommation des fruits et légumes sont au dessous des recommandations. Conclusion La prévalence du retard de croissance et de la maigreur augmente avec l'âge pour les deux sexes et la consommation alimentaire des enfants reste peu variée. Achouri, I., Aboussaleh, Y., Ahami, A., 2016. Etat nutritionnel et consommation alimentaire des enfants scolaires de Kenitra (Nord-Ouest du Maroc). Antropo, 35, 111-117. www.didac.ehu.es/antropo
Background: Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of nutritional anemia; it has been rec... more Background: Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of nutritional anemia; it has been recognized as an important health problem in Morocco. Objective: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among school children in Kenitra city, North West of Morocco and its association with socioeconomic, educational level, anthropometric and diet factors. Methods: The sample represents 271 school children randomly chosen of all educational levels, aged 6 to 15 years (Mean= 10.75 years ± SD=1.40). The level of haemoglobin, was measured. Anemia was defined when haemoglobin ≤ 11.5 g/dl. A questionnaire was developed to obtain information about educational level of the parents, socio-economic and daily food consumption from plant and animal source. Anthropometric measurements were carried out according to the WHO standards. Anthropometric indices were determined by Z scores calculated by the WHO growth references 2007. Results: The mean hemoglobin concentration was 12.45 g/dl: 12.52 g/dl for boys and 12.41 g/dl for girls. The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia was 16.2%: There is a significant difference of anemia prevalence between girls (12.3%) and boys (19.5%). It is directly correlated to educational level of mothers, sex, anthropometric and diet factors. Conclusions: It is concluded that anemia is less prevalent in this study and it was found to be higher in children who take foods of both plant and animal sources less frequently.
A B S T R A C T Iron deficiency anaemia is an important health problem in Morocco. This study was... more A B S T R A C T Iron deficiency anaemia is an important health problem in Morocco. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of anaemia among school children in Kenitra. The sample represents school children of all educational levels and age ranged between 6-15 years. The level of hemoglobin, haematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration was measured in a group of 271 school children. The seric iron was assessed and anaemia was defined when hemoglobin <11.5 g dLG 1 . A questionnaire was developed to obtain information about the daily food consumption and socio-economic conditions. The prevalence of anaemia was 16.2%. The mean hemoglobin concentration was 12.53 g dLG 1 in boys and 12.52 g dLG 1 in girls. The results suggest that iron deficiency is an important determinant of anaemia in this population. There was a significant relationship between education of the mother and anaemia in children (p = 0.004) but not with the family income. It is concluded that improving the economic status of the family, women education and health education about balanced animal and plant food consumption are recommended strategies to reduce the burden of anaemia.
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Methods: The sample represents 271 school children randomly chosen of all educational levels, aged 6 to 15 years (Mean= 10.75
years ± SD=1.40). The level of haemoglobin, was measured. Anemia was defined when haemoglobin ≤ 11.5 g/dl. A questionnaire was
developed to obtain information about educational level of the parents, socio-economic and daily food consumption from plant and
animal source. Anthropometric measurements were carried out according to the WHO standards. Anthropometric indices were
determined by Z scores calculated by the WHO growth references 2007. Results: The mean hemoglobin concentration was 12.45
g/dl: 12.52 g/dl for boys and 12.41 g/dl for girls. The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia was 16.2%: There is a significant difference
of anemia prevalence between girls (12.3%) and boys (19.5%). It is directly correlated to educational level of mothers, sex,
anthropometric and diet factors. Conclusions: It is concluded that anemia is less prevalent in this study and it was found to be higher
in children who take foods of both plant and animal sources less frequently.
Methods: The sample represents 271 school children randomly chosen of all educational levels, aged 6 to 15 years (Mean= 10.75
years ± SD=1.40). The level of haemoglobin, was measured. Anemia was defined when haemoglobin ≤ 11.5 g/dl. A questionnaire was
developed to obtain information about educational level of the parents, socio-economic and daily food consumption from plant and
animal source. Anthropometric measurements were carried out according to the WHO standards. Anthropometric indices were
determined by Z scores calculated by the WHO growth references 2007. Results: The mean hemoglobin concentration was 12.45
g/dl: 12.52 g/dl for boys and 12.41 g/dl for girls. The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia was 16.2%: There is a significant difference
of anemia prevalence between girls (12.3%) and boys (19.5%). It is directly correlated to educational level of mothers, sex,
anthropometric and diet factors. Conclusions: It is concluded that anemia is less prevalent in this study and it was found to be higher
in children who take foods of both plant and animal sources less frequently.