Evolución del crecimiento en la primera infancia en relación con las curvas de la OMS. Cordero Crespo. octubre 2024-enero 2025

This study analyzed the evolution of child growth in children under five years old compared to WHO growth curves, identifying associated factors and proposing interventions. The objective was to assess child growth in relation to WHO standards through a descriptive, longitudinal, and quantitative design. Anthropometric (weight, height, and BMI) and socioeconomic data were collected from 50 children, using WHO Anthro software for comparative analysis. The results show that 76% of the children live in urban areas, and 88% belong to households with incomes below the minimum wage, affecting their nutrition and access to basic services. Although 70% of the children receive breastfeeding, 74% did not have prolonged exclusive breastfeeding. Regarding physical growth, while 80% of the children have a normal weight and 78% have an adequate height according to WHO curves, cases of underweight (6%), short stature (16%), overweight (12%), and obesity (4%) were identified. Additionally, discrepancies were detected, such as children with normal weight but short stature, and others with overweight and tall stature, highlighting the importance of analyzing BMI to comprehensively assess nutritional status. The study concludes that, although overall growth is mostly adequate, inequalities persist that require targeted interventions. It is recommended to strengthen health education, improve breastfeeding practices, ensure access to basic services, and develop nutritional programs to reduce the identified gaps.

• 1. autor: Manotoa Mera, Shaylin Micaela (author)
• Kolejni autorzy: Tercero Caiza, Marjorie Prisila (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Wydane: 2025
• Hasła przedmiotowe: CRECIMIENTO INFANTIL; CURVAS OMS; NUTRICIÓN; LACTANCIA MATERNA; CONDICIONES SOCIOECONÓMICAS
• Dostęp online: https://dspace.ueb.edu.ec/handle/123456789/8234