Under Five Children Regarding Protein-Energy Malnutrition at Rajshahi City Corporation

Under Five Children Regarding Protein

Abstract: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the under-five children
regarding protein-energy malnutrition. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a public health
problem and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The study was conducted at
Rajshahi Metropolitan city of Bangladesh; a 1356 Mother’s which is located in Rajshahi,
Bangladesh. The study was carried out from January 2020 to December 2020 in Rajshahi
Metropolitan city of Bangladesh. It is likely that mothers who areadmitted their children
in hospital for treatment in pediatrics words under 1356 mother’s 14% are10-19years,
58%are 20-29years, 20% are 30-39years, and 8% are 40-49 years. Mother’s educational
status 10% are illiterate 54% is up to class v,
 30% are up to class vi-xii, 6% are Graduate
and above. Among them 86% are housewife, 8% are govt. service and 6% are teachers.46%
are lower class, and 42% lower middle class, 10% are upper-middle-class, and 2% are
higher class. Among them 86% are Muslim, 10% are Hindu and 4% are Christian.
According to the data collection the responde

nt’s home location, 32% comes from urban and
68% comes from rural. Finally, the study migh

t be held to carry out further in-depth study in
this regard.
Keywords: Protein-Energy, Malnutrition, Children, Rajshahi.

 

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