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Height, weight and body mass index of Wichí children from Formosa, Argentina

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: This study provides the descriptive, anthropometric data of 194 children (aged 0-18 years) from a Wichi population located in the province of Formosa, Argentina. The objective of this study was to document growth and nutritional status in this indigenous people. Weight, height, and body mass index data were collected and the corresponding Z-scores were estimated using national and international reference standards. Most analyzed parameters were within the normal range. However, it is concerning that a significant percentage of children are overweight, which may indicate that this population is going through a process of westernization that promotes the consumption of high-calorie, highly-processed foods and a lower level of physical activity.

Source: Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria

DOI: 10.5546/aap.2018.eng.359

Authors: Marta P Alfonso-Durruty, Claudia R Valeggia

Institutions: Kansas State University, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Yale University

Language: Spanish

Topic: Indigenous Health and Education

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3024644293

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Cites: 6

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10