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Mean and standard deviation of z scores for height (height/age - HAZ), weight (weight/age - WAZ) and body mass index (BMI/age - BMIZ) according to gender in preschool children 2-6 years of age
| Gender | Male (n = 840) | Female (n = 704) | Total (n = 1544) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAZ | 0.07 (1.039) | 0.23 (0.99) | 0.14 (1.02) |
| WAZ | 0.28 (1.108) | 0.33 (0.977) | 0.30 (1.05) |
| BMIZ | 0.41 (1.174) | 0.41 (1.006) | 0.41 (1.1) |
