Table 4.
Anthropometry and nutritional status of female workers employed by a garment factory in Phnom Penh, Cambodia 1.
| Variables | Median or n | IQR or % | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropometry | ||||
| Weight (kg) | 45.4 | 42.5–49.9 | 34.9 | 68.2 |
| Height (cm) | 153.5 | 150.0–156.9 | 142.5 | 166.6 |
| MUAC (cm) | 23.7 | 22.2–25.4 | 19.0 | 33.0 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 19.6 | 18.3–21.2 | 14.7 | 27.8 |
| Nutritional status | ||||
| Underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2) | 70 | 31.4 | ||
| Mild (BMI 17.0–18.49 kg/m2) | 52 | 23.3 | ||
| Moderate (BMI 16.0–16.99 kg/m2) | 13 | 5.8 | ||
| Severe (BMI < 16.0 kg/m2) | 5 | 2.2 | ||
| Normal (BMI 18.5–24.99 kg/m2) | 147 | 65.9 | ||
| Overweight (BMI 25.0–29.99 kg/m2) | 6 | 2.7 |
1 Total n = 223; IQR: Interquartile range; Min.: Minimum; Max.: Maximum; MUAC: Mid upper-arm circumference; BMI: Body mass index.