Background: Iron deficiency, is the most common micronutrient deficiency seen in all age groups throughout the world. Young infants are more vulnerable because of growing size and increased demand. Iron deficiency anaemia due to improper complementary feeding practices in young children, will affect growth, cognitive and immune functions of the growing child.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from 01-05-2016 to 01-02-2017, at the Department of Paediatrics, S. V. S. Medical College and Hospital, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India. The study included 130 children attended to our well baby clinics. A questionnaire was filled by mothers after taking consent. Data was Collected data was analysed using statistical package SPSS software version-19. Chi-square test was carried to test the relation. P-Value < 0.05 was considered as significant.Results: Prolonged breast feeding, late weaning, parent’s educational status and socioeconomic status are found to significant (p value <0.05) risk factors in contributing to the development of iron deficiency anaemia.Conclusions: As young infants are more prone for iron deficiency anaemia in the later part of first year, implementation of proper complementary feeding practices as advised by Infant and Young Child Feeding practices are essential.
Background: Neonatal sepsis one of the most common cause for neonatal mortality and morbidity in developing countries. Group B Streptococci being the most common organism in developed countries, whereas CONS and Gram negative bacteria frequently encountered organisms in developing countries. It is advisable to have an individualised institutional protocol based on their own culture reports to reduce the antibiotic resistance.Methods:A prospective observational study was conducted from September 2016- February 2017, at the Department of Paediatrics, S.V.S. Medical College and Hospital, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India. The study included 65 neonates admitted in our NICU. A questionnaire was filled by mothers after taking consent. Data was Collected data was analysed.Results: In present study, we found that CONS were the most commonly isolated organisms followed by Klebsiella.Conclusions:Neonatal sepsis creates a significant burden due to its impact on neonatal mortality and long-term morbidity. Following proper hand washing techniques with minimal handling in intensive care units will reduce neonatal sepsis from opportunistic infections.
Objectives: The increasing prevalence of overweight, obesity, and underweight in children has implications for their future health and it is vital to understand the modifiable factors that contribute to it. The study’s main objective is to determine the factors associated with the body mass index in children.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 346 school children over a period of 6 months. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaire. Physical measurements such as height and weight were obtained from parents. Body mass index was calculated using kg/m2. Children were categorized as overweight, obese, normal, and underweight using their body mass index scores and the factors associated with BMI in children were estimated.
Results: The prevalence of overweight, obesity, normal, and underweight among children was 10.40%, 17.92%, 24.28%, and 41.67%, respectively. Intake of fast food, sweetened beverages, junk food, and consumption of food while watching television, media time indicated a significant relationship with body mass index.
Conclusion: Health care professionals should educate parents and children regarding healthy nutrition and regular physical activity. The implications of obesity, overweight, and underweight should be well explained to make desirable lifestyle modifications for a better future.
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