[Malnutrition and anemia in children hospitalized in Martinique].
In order to assess prevalences, characteristics and risk factors of malnutrition and anemia, a clinical and biological study was undertaken at Lamentin hospital in 100 hospitalized children aged 6 months to 6 years. Forty seven p. cent of children were underweight and 38 p. cent were anemic. Anemia and iron deficiency predominated in the under-24-month age group, whereas wasting was the dominate finding in older children. Under 2 years of age, risk factors for wasting and anemia were associated with method of breastfeeding. Over 2 years of age, low birthweight was the only risk factor of wasting identified. In Martinique, nutritional deficiency is common in children admitted to hospital and a high index of suspicion is indicated in the hospitalized population. Following the resolution of infections, supplemental iron therapy must be considered for a great number of children under 2 years of age.
D000740:Anemia / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology*; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000453:epidemiology; D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008395:Martinique; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012306:Risk
Malnutrition et anémie chez des enfants hospitalisés en Martinique.