Height and weight as a reflection of the nutritional situation of school-aged children working and living in the streets of Jakarta

Growth and health status of street children in Dhaka, Bangladesh

“…In general, the findings of these studies were similar to those of the present study, finding either no differences in the magnitude of stunting and wasting between street and slum children (Dobrowolska and Panter-Brick, 1998;Scanlon et al, 1998) or, as in the present study, somewhat less nutritional stress in street children than in slum children (Gross et al, 1996;Panter-Brick et al, 1996;Wright et al, 1973). The one exception is Ayaya and Esamai (2001), who found more stunting in street than in slum children.…”

“…Beyond this explanation, the specific reasons given by the children fell into three primary categories: inadequate family resources, change in composition of the family, and feeling they were abused or neglected. Similar reasons for moving to the streets were reported in other studies (Aderinto, 2000;Aptekar, 1994;Gross et al, 1996;Karrar et al, 1993;Lalor, 1999;Mathur, 1993;Rizzini and Lusk, 1995;Rosa Aneci et al, 1992;Scanlon et al, 1998;Veale et al, 2000;Wright et al, 1993). It is likely that some of these responses are different expressions of the same underlying cause.…”

Growth and health status of street children in Dhaka, Bangladesh

“…In general, the findings of these studies were similar to those of the present study, finding either no differences in the magnitude of stunting and wasting between street and slum children (Dobrowolska and Panter-Brick, 1998;Scanlon et al, 1998) or, as in the present study, somewhat less nutritional stress in street children than in slum children (Gross et al, 1996;Panter-Brick et al, 1996;Wright et al, 1973). The one exception is Ayaya and Esamai (2001), who found more stunting in street than in slum children.…”

“…Beyond this explanation, the specific reasons given by the children fell into three primary categories: inadequate family resources, change in composition of the family, and feeling they were abused or neglected. Similar reasons for moving to the streets were reported in other studies (Aderinto, 2000;Aptekar, 1994;Gross et al, 1996;Karrar et al, 1993;Lalor, 1999;Mathur, 1993;Rizzini and Lusk, 1995;Rosa Aneci et al, 1992;Scanlon et al, 1998;Veale et al, 2000;Wright et al, 1993). It is likely that some of these responses are different expressions of the same underlying cause.…”

Street Children in Alexandria: Profile and Psychological Disorders

“…23,25 This could be explained by the prevalence of malnutrition together with chronic diseases among street children. In contrast, other studies 26,27 have found the health and nutrition status of street children to be better than their socioeconomic peers. A possible explanation is their better financial resources than those of children who rely solely on their parents, consequently giving them better access to food.…”

INAA to Determine Trace Element Concentrations in the Hair of Street Children of Isfahan City, Iran

“…Moreover, our results were compared to the obtained results in Pakistan and Indonesia. The obtained results showed that 17.6% of street children were wasted and 10% were stunted while in Pakistan 12% were wasted and 20% were stunted, in Indonesia, 7% were wasted and 52% were stunted [4,38].…”

Growth and health status of street children in Dhaka, Bangladesh

“…In general, the findings of these studies were similar to those of the present study, finding either no differences in the magnitude of stunting and wasting between street and slum children (Dobrowolska and Panter-Brick, 1998;Scanlon et al, 1998) or, as in the present study, somewhat less nutritional stress in street children than in slum children (Gross et al, 1996;Panter-Brick et al, 1996;Wright et al, 1973). The one exception is Ayaya and Esamai (2001), who found more stunting in street than in slum children.…”

“…Beyond this explanation, the specific reasons given by the children fell into three primary categories: inadequate family resources, change in composition of the family, and feeling they were abused or neglected. Similar reasons for moving to the streets were reported in other studies (Aderinto, 2000;Aptekar, 1994;Gross et al, 1996;Karrar et al, 1993;Lalor, 1999;Mathur, 1993;Rizzini and Lusk, 1995;Rosa Aneci et al, 1992;Scanlon et al, 1998;Veale et al, 2000;Wright et al, 1993). It is likely that some of these responses are different expressions of the same underlying cause.…”

Street Children in Alexandria: Profile and Psychological Disorders

“…23,25 This could be explained by the prevalence of malnutrition together with chronic diseases among street children. In contrast, other studies 26,27 have found the health and nutrition status of street children to be better than their socioeconomic peers. A possible explanation is their better financial resources than those of children who rely solely on their parents, consequently giving them better access to food.…”

INAA to Determine Trace Element Concentrations in the Hair of Street Children of Isfahan City, Iran

“…Moreover, our results were compared to the obtained results in Pakistan and Indonesia. The obtained results showed that 17.6% of street children were wasted and 10% were stunted while in Pakistan 12% were wasted and 20% were stunted, in Indonesia, 7% were wasted and 52% were stunted [4,38].…”

Growth and health status of street children in Dhaka, Bangladesh

“…In general, the findings of these studies were similar to those of the present study, finding either no differences in the magnitude of stunting and wasting between street and slum children (Dobrowolska and Panter-Brick, 1998;Scanlon et al, 1998) or, as in the present study, somewhat less nutritional stress in street children than in slum children (Gross et al, 1996;Panter-Brick et al, 1996;Wright et al, 1973). The one exception is Ayaya and Esamai (2001), who found more stunting in street than in slum children.…”

“…Beyond this explanation, the specific reasons given by the children fell into three primary categories: inadequate family resources, change in composition of the family, and feeling they were abused or neglected. Similar reasons for moving to the streets were reported in other studies (Aderinto, 2000;Aptekar, 1994;Gross et al, 1996;Karrar et al, 1993;Lalor, 1999;Mathur, 1993;Rizzini and Lusk, 1995;Rosa Aneci et al, 1992;Scanlon et al, 1998;Veale et al, 2000;Wright et al, 1993). It is likely that some of these responses are different expressions of the same underlying cause.…”

Street Children in Alexandria: Profile and Psychological Disorders

“…23,25 This could be explained by the prevalence of malnutrition together with chronic diseases among street children. In contrast, other studies 26,27 have found the health and nutrition status of street children to be better than their socioeconomic peers. A possible explanation is their better financial resources than those of children who rely solely on their parents, consequently giving them better access to food.…”

INAA to Determine Trace Element Concentrations in the Hair of Street Children of Isfahan City, Iran

“…Moreover, our results were compared to the obtained results in Pakistan and Indonesia. The obtained results showed that 17.6% of street children were wasted and 10% were stunted while in Pakistan 12% were wasted and 20% were stunted, in Indonesia, 7% were wasted and 52% were stunted [4,38].…”