Table 1 Prevalence of stunting among primary school children in Lahore, Pakistan
Prevalence | n | % (95% CI) | Mean Height (SD) cm | Mean Height-for-age z-score (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Severe stunting (< -3 SD) | 21 | 1.1 (0.7-1.6) | 114.8 (12.2) | -3.7 (0.7) |
Stunting (< -2 SD) | 152 | 8.2 (6.9-9.4) | 118.9 (9.6) | -2.6 (0.6) |
Mild stunting (< -1 SD) | 341 | 18.3 (16.6-20.1) | 123.1 (9.8) | -1.4 (0.3) |
Total | 1860 | 100 | 128.4 (11.4) | -0.2 (1.3) |