Anthropometric measures at birth and early childhood are associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes among Bangladeshi children aged 2-3years.

ABSTRACT: Among a cohort of children located in rural areas of Bangladesh affected by high levels of exposure to environmental metals, we investigated the associations between anthropometric measures, growth trajectory, and neurodevelopment at age 20-40months. Our study population included mothers and their children who participated in a longitudinal birth cohort study that took in place in the Pabna and Sirajdikhan areas of Bangladesh. Anthropometric measures including weight, length, and head circumference were measured at birth, age 12months, and age 20-40months. Neurodevelopment was assessed using Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Third Edition (BSID-III) multi-scale at age 20-40months. A total of 777 mother-child pairs were included. Higher anthropometric measures at 20-40months w

SUBMITTER: Lee JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5587388 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature