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Table 5 Adjusted odds ratio of risk factors for malnutrition - a multivariable analysis (N = 570)

From: Risk factors for malnutrition among preschool children in rural Karnataka: a case-control study

Variables at risk

Adjusted Odds ratio (95%CI)

p value

Socio-economic status

2.05 (1.06–3.95)

0.031

Birth weight < 2000 g

0.25 (0.10–0.59)

0.002

Birth weight 2000 - 2500 g

0.52 (0.30–0.91)

0.022

Recurrent diarrhoea

2.74 (1.56–4.82)

0.001

Recurrent cold and cough

3.88 (1.96–7.67)

0.001

Less of appetite

4.90 (3.03–7.93)

0.001

Worm infestation

2.00 (1.19–3.38)

0.009

Prelacteal feed

3.64 (2.27–5.86)

0.001

Special food prepared and given

0.50 (0.28–0.88)

0.016