Table 2.
Sex Distribution of the Clients
| PEM type | Male (%) | Female (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Kwashiokor |
30 (23.6) |
10 (11.8) |
| Underweight |
12 (9.4) |
5 (5.9) |
| Marasmic-kwash |
6 (4.7) |
9 (10.6) |
| Marasmus |
44 (34.6) |
30 (35.3) |
| Unclassified |
35 (27.6) |
31 (36.5) |
| Total | 127 (100) | 85 (100) |
χ² = 8.382, df =4, P = 0. 07.