From: Cognitive development in children with chronic protein energy malnutrition
Adequately nourished N = 20 | Malnourished N = 20 | |||
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Mean age | 5–7 years | 8–10 years | 5–7 years | 8–10 years |
5.8 years | 8.8 years | 6.3 years | 9.3 years | |
Gender | Girls:10 | Boys: 10 | Girls:10 | Boys: 10 |
Stunted % (height for age -2 SD from the median) | ---- | 70% | ||
Stunted and wasted % (height for age and weight for height: -2 SD from the median) | ---- | 30% |