Prevalence of overweight in preschool children using the new WHO growth standards

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Abstract

The data set of the 2005 Saudi reference was used to calculate the BMI for age in children below 60 months of age. The prevalence of overweight was calculated based on the two references using the WHO cutoffs (weight for height or BMI for age above +2 standard deviation score). A lower cutoff for excess weight, BMI for age > + 1 SDS (equivalent CDC cut off for overweight) was also used. All calculations were performed using the WHO and CDC software as appropriate. Chisquare test was used to compare proportions and a p-value <0.05 was considered significant.

Publication
e-SPEN, The European e-Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism

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Tatjana Kecojevic
Tatjana Kecojevic
statistician and ever evolving data scientist

My research work has developed my knowledge and skills within the area of applied statistical modelling. As such, the area of my research enhances the opportunities for cross discipline projects.

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