Prevalence and predictors of short stature in children aged 3-18 years in Hainan Province, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Short stature is a global health-related problem and remains to be evaluated in children in Hainan Province. The present study was conducted to investigate the associated factors with short-stature in children.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted using a staged, cluster random sampling method. A total of 26,189 children aged 3-18 years, originating from 18 cities and counties in Hainan Province, to determine the prevalence of short stature. Additionally, these children were selected for a thorough analysis of associated factors.

Results

The crude prevalence of short stature was 2.88%, and the standard prevalence was (after adding weights) 3.01%. Children's short stature was significantly related to seven factors: area, birth weight, body mass i

SUBMITTER: Yan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11788376 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature