The impact of anemia and body mass index (BMI) on neuromotor development of preschool children
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
; 63(9): 779-786, set. 2017. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Summary Objective:
According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), anemia is a prevalent health problem that leads to increased morbidity and mortality, especially in preschool children. Anemia is recognized as a major health problem due to its negative effects on the mental and physical development during childhood. The aim of our study was to determine the levels of anemia of children in a kindergarten affiliated to the Directorate of National Education using a non-invasive method, and to investigate the effects of anemia on the physical, mental and neuromotor development of children.Method:
The levels of anemia was evaluated by using a non-invasive measurement device. Data collection was performed by means of a questionnaire to evaluate the children's physical development and set Denver Developmental Screening Test II scores.Results:
Our findings show that 21% of non-anemic and 15% of anemic children are in the suspected abnormal group according to their DDST II total score. Furthermore, it has been identified that mild anemia has a positive effect on neuromotor development, while overweight and obesity affect neuromotor development in a negative way.Conclusion:
According to the results obtained from the study, mild anemia may have a positive effect on the children's neuromotor development, while malnutrition could have a negative impact.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Desempeño Psicomotor
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Índice de Masa Corporal
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Desarrollo Infantil
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Anemia
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Obesidad
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
EducaÆo em Sa£de
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GestÆo do Conhecimento para a Pesquisa em Sa£de
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MEDICINA
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía
Pais de publicación:
Brasil