Factors influencing growth and intestinal parasitic infections in preschoolers attending philanthropic daycare centers in Salvador, Northeast Region of Brazil

Lander, Rebecca L.; Lander, Alastair G.; Houghton, Lisa A; Williams, Sheila; Costa-Ribeiro, Hugo; Barreto, Daniel L.; Mattos, Ângela Peixoto de; Gibson, Rosalind S.

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2012001100017

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“…As detected in the current study, high rates of infections by G. duodenalis have been highlighted by recent studies conducted elsewhere on preschoolers [27]. Although G. duodenalis is primarily a waterborne pathogen, the transmission of its cysts may occur accidentally during recreational activities through interpersonal contact because of non-hygienic behavior and precarious sanitary conditions [6].…”

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Intestinal parasitic infections and associated risk factors in preschoolers from different urban settings in Central-Western Brazil

Luz¹,

Carvalho²,

Marques³

et al. 2017

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Intestinal parasitic infections and associated risk factors in preschoolers from different urban settings in Central-Western Brazil

Luz¹,

Carvalho²,

Marques³

et al. 2017

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“…Methodological details are provided elsewhere (15) . Sociodemographic data were used to calculate an overall socio-economic status (SES) score for each participant based on a model designed to assess the poverty level of Brazilian families in low socio-economic urban populations (17) .…”

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Disadvantaged pre-schoolers attending day care in Salvador, Northeast Brazil have a low prevalence of anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies

Lander

Bailey

Lander

et al. 2013

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Objective: To examine the micronutrient status of disadvantaged pre-schoolers from Northeast Brazil, following the introduction of pro-poor policies, by assessing the prevalence of anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies and the role of sociodemographic factors, genetic Hb disorders and parasitic infections. Design: In a cross-sectional study, data on sociodemographic status, health, growth, genetic Hb disorders, parasites and nutrient supply from day-care meals were obtained. Fasting blood samples were collected and analysed for Hb, serum ferritin, transferrin receptor, folate, vitamin B 12 , retinol, Zn and Se. Setting: Seven philanthropic day-care centres serving urban slums in Salvador, Northeast Brazil. Subjects: Pre-schoolers aged 3-6 years from disadvantaged households. Results: Of the 376 sampled children, 94 % were of black or mixed race; 33 % and 29 % had at least one genetic Hb disorder and intestinal parasite, respectively. Stunting and underweight were #5 %; 14 % were overweight. Day-care centres supplied micronutrient-dense meals and snacks each weekday. Less than 10 % of pre-schoolers had anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies. Predictors (P , 0?05) of Hb were a 3?7 thalassaemia, Se and retinol (but not ferritin). Micronutrient predictors (P , 0?05) were: elevated a 1 -glycoprotein for ferritin, Hb AS and BMI Z-score .1 for transferrin receptor, Zn and elevated a 1 -glycoprotein for retinol, sex and helminths for Se, helminths for vitamin B 12 , and Giardia intestinalis infection for serum folate. Conclusions: Impaired growth, anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies were uncommon among these disadvantaged pre-schoolers attending day care. A range of interventions including provision of micronutrient-dense, fortified day-care meals, deworming and vitamin A supplementation likely contributed to improved micronutrient status, suggesting expanded coverage of these programmes.

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“…A partilha de ambientes aumenta o risco de pneumonia por causa da facilidade de transmissão de agentes patogênicos através da respiração, bem como o risco de doenças infecciosas causadoras de diarreia, acrescentando riscos às incidências das principais causas de hospitalização na infância (pneumonia e diarreia) 1,20,21 . Por sua vez, as condições inadequadas de higiene, de saneamento básico e de educação sanitária facilitam a disseminação de doenças parasitárias 1,32,40 . O risco de parasitoses intestinais é particularmente alto entre as crianças do Nordeste, uma das regiões mais pobres e populosas do Brasil tropical 40 .…”

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Hospitalização por doenças infecciosas, parasitismo e evolução nutricional de crianças atendidas em creches públicas

Pedraza

2017

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Factors influencing growth and intestinal parasitic infections in preschoolers attending philanthropic daycare centers in Salvador, Northeast Region of Brazil

Cited by 49 publications

References 24 publications

Intestinal parasitic infections and associated risk factors in preschoolers from different urban settings in Central-Western Brazil

Intestinal parasitic infections and associated risk factors in preschoolers from different urban settings in Central-Western Brazil

Disadvantaged pre-schoolers attending day care in Salvador, Northeast Brazil have a low prevalence of anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies

Hospitalização por doenças infecciosas, parasitismo e evolução nutricional de crianças atendidas em creches públicas

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