Table 1 Characteristics and IGF-1 concentration of observed groups
Parameter | Normal (n = 21) | Stunted (n = 21) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender, female/male | 11/10 | 11/10 | |
Age, mean ± SD (months) | 39.9 ± 10.3 | 40.14 ± 10.4 | |
Height, mean ± SD (cm) | 93.6 ± 6 | 88.2 ± 5.3 | *0.004 |
Weight, mean ± SD (kg) | 13.4 ± 1.8 | 12.3 ± 1.5 | *0.048 |
Birthweight, mean ± SD (kg) | 3.3 ± 0.5 | 3.0 ± 0.5 | 0.052 |
BMI, mean ± SD (kg/m.2) | 15.9 ± 1.3 | 15.2 ± 1.1 | 0.121 |
IGF-1, median, IQR (ng/ml)# | 95.9 (139.8) | 18.87 (48.6) | *0.001 |
History of diarrhoea ^ | * < 0.001 | ||
Yes | 4 (19%) | 18 (86%) | |
No | 17 (81%) | 3 (14%) | |
Basic immunization status^ | * < 0.001 | ||
Complete | 19 (90%) | 6 (29%) | |
Incomplete | 2 (10%) | 15 (71%) |