Comparing Attained Weight and Weight Velocity during the First 6 Months in Predicting Child Undernutrition and Mortality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The first 6 mo of life are critical for subsequent risk of undernutrition and mortality. The predictive abilities of attained weight at the end of each month and monthly weight velocity for undernutrition and mortality need to be compared.

Objectives

This study aimed to examine the predictive abilities of different weight metrics during the first 6 mo of life in predicting undernutrition and mortality.

Methods

This study used a cohort of infants in Tanzania. Weight and length were measured monthly from birth to 18 mo of age. Three weight metrics during the first 6 mo of life were considered as predictors, including attained weight-for-age z score (WAZ) at the end of each month, monthly change in WAZ, and monthly weight velocity z score (WVZ). Logistic model

SUBMITTER: Wang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8754579 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature