Table 5 Prevalence of thinness among primary school children in Lahore, Pakistan
Prevalence | n | % (95% CI) | Mean BMI (SD) kg/m2 | Mean BMI-for-age z-score (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Severe thinness (< -3SD) | 52 | 2.8 (2.1-3.6) | 14.9 (1.9) | -4.0 (1.3) |
Thinness (< -2 SD) | 188 | 10.1 (8.7-11.5) | 16.1 (2.0) | -2.8 (1.0) |
Mild thinness (< -1 SD) | 422 | 22.7 (20.8-24.6) | 17.8 (2.1) | -1.4 (0.3) |
Total | 1860 | 100 | 20.7 (5.0) | -0.3 (1.5) |