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The prevalence of malnutrition amongst Malay pre-school children-comparative assessment by anthropometric indicators

Chong YH, Lim RK

J Trop Pediatr Environ Child Health, 1975 Feb;21(1):19-22.

PMID: 1039334

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Fulltext Nutritional status of children in rural Sarawak, Malaysia

Kiyu A, Teo B, Hardin S, Ong F

Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health, 1991 Jun;22(2):211-5.

PMID: 1948281

The nutritional status of 641 children between the ages of 0 to 4 years old, from 835 households in 41 randomly selected rural villages with water supply in Sarawak were determined. Based on Waterlow's classification and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) standards, 61% of the children were stunted and 44.1% were wasted. Based on Gomez's classification and the NCHS standards 81.9% of the children were malnourished. There was no sex difference in nutritional status. The percentage of malnourished children increased continuously with age while the percentage of children who were wasted increased from 6 to 36 months and then it leveled off. The percentage of stunted children also increased with age but the increase was sharpest in children who were 12 to 23 months old. It is noted that the Gomez classification overestimates the prevalence of undernutrition.

Matched MeSH terms: Infant Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*; Child Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Association between household food access insecurity and nutritional status indicators among children aged <5 years in Nepal: results from a national, cross-sectional household survey

Sreeramareddy CT, Ramakrishnareddy N, Subramaniam M

Public Health Nutr, 2015 Nov;18(16):2906-14.

PMID: 25435296 DOI: 10.1017/S1368980014002729

OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between household food insecurity score and Z-scores of childhood nutritional status indicators.

DESIGN: Population-based, cross-sectional survey, Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2011.

SETTING: A nationally representative sample of 11 085 households selected by a two-stage, stratified cluster sampling design to interview eligible men and women.

SUBJECTS: Children (n 2591) aged 0-60 months in a sub-sample of households selected for men's interview.

RESULTS: Prevalence of moderate and severe household food insecurity was 23·2% and 19·0%, respectively, for children aged 0-60 months. Weighted prevalence rates for stunting (height-for-age Z-score (HAZ)

Matched MeSH terms: Infant Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology; Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology; Child Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology

Fulltext Child nutrition among the Penans of the Upper Baram, Sarawak

Chen PCY

Med J Malaysia, 1984 Dec;39(4):264-8.

PMID: 6544931

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology

Aspects of ecology of food and nutrition in Peninsular Malaysia

Chong YH

J Trop Pediatr Environ Child Health, 1976 Oct;22(5):238-56.

PMID: 1051830

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Nutrition in Malaya

Chandrasekharan N

N Y State J Med, 1970 Aug 1;70(15):2010-6.

PMID: 5270540

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Fulltext Do not neglect the indigenous peoples when reporting health and nutrition issues of the socio-economically disadvantaged populations in Malaysia

Khor GL, Shariff ZM

BMC Public Health, 2019 Dec 16;19(1):1685.

PMID: 31842826 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-8055-8

The purpose of this correspondence is to express our disappointment with the coverage of the BMC Public Health supplement: Vol 19 (4) titled "Health and Nutritional Issues Among Low Income Population in Malaysia", which neglected to include the fundamental health and nutrition issues that are adversely affecting the lives and livelihood of the indigenous peoples. The Supplement comprised 21 papers. Two of these papers included indigenous peoples as study subjects. These two papers addressed peripheral, albeit important health issues, namely visual impairment and quality of life, and not the persistent and rising health concerns impacting this population. We will provide evidence from research and reports to justify our critique that the Supplement missed the opportunity to spotlight on the serious extent of the health and nutritional deprivations of the indigenous peoples of Malaysia. As researchers of the indigenous peoples, we ought to lend our voice to the "silenced minority" by highlighting their plight in the media including scientific journals.

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Asian workshop on nutrition in the metropolitan area. September 11-14, 1991, Selangor, Malaysia. Proceedings

Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health, 1992;23 Suppl 3:1-172.

PMID: 1342749

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

An age-independent anthropometric index of nutritional status

Dugdale AE

Am J Clin Nutr, 1971 Feb;24(2):174-6.

PMID: 5545844 DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/24.2.174

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Fulltext Nutritional status of adolescents attending the Iranian secondary school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Zarei M, Msl H, Mohd Taib MN, Zarei F

Glob J Health Sci, 2014 Nov;6(6):185-97.

PMID: 25363094 DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v6n6p185

The aim or this study was to determine factors associated with body weight status among Iranian adolescents in the two Secondary Schools run by the Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology

Development of a questionnaire for the study of malnutrition among children in rural Kelantan, Malaysia

Cheah W, Wan Abdul Manan W, Zabidi-Hussin Z, Chang C

Rural Remote Health, 2009 Jul-Sep;9(3):1155.

PMID: 19705956

Historical data have shown that the factors contributing to and underlying malnutrition among children are diverse, multisectoral and include interrelated biological, social, cultural and economic factors. To determine the these factors in a given population an accurate and reliable questionnaire is essential. This article concerns the process of questionnaire development and validation.

Matched MeSH terms: Child Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology

Priority nutritional concerns in Asia

Tee ES

Food Nutr Bull, 2002 Dec;23(4):345-8.

PMID: 16619736

The sustained economic growth and increasing economic stability in the Asian region over the last three decades have been accompanied by changing lifestyles leading to significant changes in the food and nutrition issues facing Asian countries. The chronic diseases associated with excessive consumption of nutrients, especially fat, are becoming increasingly apparent. At the same time, Asia has a disproportionate share of the malnutrition problem. Underweight and stunting remain significant problems in many Asian communities, and micronutrient deficiencies of iron, iodine, and vitamin A continue to afflict large population groups. Effective data collection and analysis are essential to formulate and implement intervention programs to address both sides of the changing nutrition scenario in Asia.

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Fulltext Prevalence of malnutrition among children in an urban squatter settlement in Petaling Jaya

Chee HL

Med J Malaysia, 1992 Sep;47(3):170-81.

PMID: 1491642

In a study of mild to significant malnutrition in an urban squatter settlement, the weights for age of 297 children between birth and ten years, and the heights for age and weights for height of 197 children between two to ten years were analysed. Using NCHS standards, the overall prevalence of underweight was found to be 18.9%, stunting 15.2%, and wasting 11.2%. Age and ethnicity were significantly associated with the prevalence of underweight and stunting. The growth achievement of children below the age of two years were significantly better off than the older children, and Chinese children significantly better off than Malay and Indian children.

Matched MeSH terms: Child Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Fulltext The prevalence of childhood malnutrition: its measurement, what it means and its uses

Chong YH

Med J Malaysia, 1980 Jun;34(4):329-35.

PMID: 7219258

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Fulltext Malnutrition among Semai children

Khor GL

Med J Malaysia, 1988 Dec;43(4):318-26.

PMID: 3241597

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Malnutrition in malaria endemic villages of Bengkoka Peninsula, Sabah

Kandiah M, Lee M, Ng TK, Chong YH

J Trop Pediatr, 1984 02;30(1):23-9.

PMID: 6429349 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/30.1.23

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Nutrition of Iban children of the Sut and Mujong Rivers

Anderson AJ

J Trop Pediatr, 1981 02;27(1):26-35.

PMID: 7218412 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/27.1.26

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Biochemical assessment of the nutritional status of pre-school children in Kuala Trengganu

Chong YH

Med J Malaysia, 1974 Jun;28(4):213-20.

PMID: 4278705

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Southeast Asian perspectives on nutrition needs for the new millennium

Tee ES

Biomed Environ Sci, 2001 Jun;14(1-2):75-81.

PMID: 11594483

Over the last three decades, there has been significant changes in the lifestyles of commmunities, including food habits, and food purchasing and consumption patterns in the Southeast Asian region. As a result, there is a definite change in the food and nutrition issues in the region. Nutritional deficiencies in many of these countries are slowly being decreased in magnitude. On the other hand, the significant proportions of the population are now faced with the other facet of the malnutrition problem, namely diet-related chronic diseases. However, because of the different stages of socio-economic development, the extent of each of these extremes of the malnutrition problems varies considerably between the different countries in Southeast Asia. Nutrition needs in the new millennium would necessarily differ somewhat among these countries while at the same time, there would be a considerable amount of similarities. This presentation highlights several macro issues that countries in the region may focus on in the near future. Various intervention programmes have been undertaken by authorities to tackle the co-existence of twin faces of malnutrition in many developing countries. It would be desirable to have a blue print of such programmes and activities in the National Plans of Action for Nutrition (NPANs) . The NPAN should be more than a framework or a descriptive document. It should be a tool for action, an operational plan that sets out priorities; identifies projects and activities, with details of implementation such as what, how and when; designates responsibilities and accountability for the activities; identifies resource requirements and their source; and sets out the plan for monitoring and evaluation. One of the main obstacles in the formulation and effective implementation of intervention programmes in developing countries is the lack of comprehensive data on the extent of the problems in many cases and the causes of such problems specificy to the communities concerned. It is thus imperative to identify appropriate research priorities and conduct relevant studies. It is also important to have basic baseline data collected at regular intervals such as nutritional status of communities and dietary intake. To conduct all these activities, it is vital to ensure adequate funding, preferably through establishing a dedicated fund for research. There should be closer collaboration between countries in the region in all nutrition activities to enable sharing of resources, experiences and learn from the mistakes of others. One existing mechanism is through the ASEAN structure. The other existing mechanisms are through WHO and FAO. One other mechanism is through the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Southeast Asian Branch. Closely related to this need for networking is the need for continuing harmonization of approaches to nutrition activities in the region. Current efforts in harmonisation include RDA, nutritional status assessment methodologies and dietary guidelines. Other areas of harmonisation in the near future include nutrition labelling and claims.

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology*

Current food and nutrition situation in south Asian and south-east Asian countries

Gopalan C

Biomed Environ Sci, 1996 Sep;9(2-3):102-16.

PMID: 8886320

Food production in the countries of South and South-East Asia has shown a general upward trend during the last decade. Despite the considerable increase in population in many of these countries, food production per capita in 1988-90 was significantly higher as compared to 1979-81 figures, the increase being specially marked in such countries as Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Available daily calorie supply was adequate to meet the requirement. The overall pattern of food production however has shown little change, with cereal production continuing to account for a predominant part of food production. There is no evidence of a significant uptrend with respect to production of pulses, milk, horticultural products, poultry or meat production in most countries. A unique and unfortunate feature of the nutrition situation in South-Asian countries is that the incidence of low birth weight deliveries is as high as 34% (1990), ranging from 25% in Sri Lanka to 50% in Bangladesh (as against less than 7% in the countries of Europe and North America). Even in countries of Africa where the overall food and nutrition situation is worse than in South Asia, the incidence is well below 20%. This is a reflection of the poor state of maternal nutrition in pregnancy. Florid nutritional deficiency diseases have shown a steep decline over the last two decades, but goitre and iron deficiency anaemia continue to be major public health problems, though some headway has been made with regard to the control of the former. Severe forms of growth retardation in children have declined but the majority suffer from mild and moderate forms of growth retardation. Countries of the Region are in varying stages of developmental transition. Among the burgeoning middle classes in some of these countries there are evidences of escalation of degenerative diseases such as diabetes and coronary heart disease. With increasing life expectancy, geriatric nutritional problems will demand increasing attention.

Matched MeSH terms: Nutrition Disorders/epidemiology

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