Rural-urban differentials in child body mass index over time

Abstract Background The body mass index is a simple index based on weight and height that can be used to screen children and adults for potential weight problems. The objective of this study was to investigate urban-rural variations in child BMI and its distribution from 2006 to 2016 in four low and...

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Main Authors: Senahara Korsa Wake, Temesgen Zewotir, Gizachew Gobebo Mekebo, Yemane Hailu Fissuh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04241-5