Nutritional status of the children population in the Annobon island (Republic of Equatorial Guinea)
Llavero Rodríguez, J.; Ruiz Muelas, M.A.
Revista de Sanidad E Higiene Publica 63(5-6): 41-47
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0034-8899 PMID: 2635796 Document Number: 330494
The prevalence of protein energetic malnutrition in the island of Annobon is very high. A summary of the nutritional state of the Annobonese children would show that 36% of them suffered from protein energetic malnutrition at the time of the study, and that 41% had prior exposure to such malnutrition. The group of children with low weight for their age, and short stature, is the one aged 13 to 24 months. Apart from the results of the nutritional study, mention is made of environmental factors (resources and eating habits), which influence the results obtained. That which is considered a priority in child health in Equatorial Guinea is pointed out.