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Characteristics of the study population
| Semi Urban | Rural | |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | 1161 | 514 |
| Age (mean, SD) | 6.77 ± 3.31 | 5.85 ± 3.12 |
| Sex male/female (male%) | 583/578 (50.2) | 270/244 (52.5) |
| BMI (mean, SD) | 15.4 ± 2.39 | 14.4 ± 1.83 |
| Parasites (%) | ||
| Any helminths | 53.2 | 40.8 |
| Ascaris lumbricoides | 38.7 | 21.8 |
| Trichuris trichiura | 25.3 | 11.8 |
| Hookworms | 11.8 | 18.5 |
Body Mass Index (BMI) = Weight(kg)/height(m) squared. Helminth infection was measured by microscopic examination.
