Table 4. Comparison of weight-for-height or length (WHZ) scores at enrolment, and change in WHZ (ΔWHZ/WHZ0) between enrolment and follow-up at 30 and 60 days, between children with diarrhea and their matched controls from Antananarivo and Moramanga, 2011–2014.
| Parameter | Status n | Mean value | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolment WHZ | Cases 198 | -0.3 (-0.6 to -0.03) | 10−14 |
| Controls 198 | -0.1 (-0.4 to 0.2) | ||
| ΔWHZ/WHZ0 at 30 days | Cases 185 | -1.5 (-3.5 to 0.4) | NS |
| Controls 185 | -0.3 (-1.5 to 0.8) | ||
| ΔWHZ/WHZ0 at 60 days | Cases 175 | -0.6(-1.5 to 0.4) | NS |
| Controls 175 | -0.2 (-1.1 to 0.8) |
n: number; NS: not significant