Table-I.
Comparative anthropometric, socio-demographic characteristics of study population.
| Anthropometry & Demographics | Case | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (mean & sd) | 6.38 ± 2.23 | 10.43 ± 3.9 |
| Height (mean & sd) | 71.56± 10.67 | 79.21± 14.21 |
| Mother’s Education | ||
| Educated | 88(51.8%) | 111(65%) |
| Un-Educated | 82(48.2%) | 59(34.7%) |
| Father’s education | ||
| Educated | 121(71.2%) | 124(72.9%) |
| Un-educated | 49(28.8%) | 46(27.1%) |
| Employment status | ||
| Employed | 9(5.3%) | 7(4.1%) |
| Un-employed | 161(94.7%) | 163(95.9%) |
| Family size | ||
| ≤ 5 | 56 (32.9%) | 59(34.7%) |
| > 5 | 114 (67.1%) | 111(65.3%) |
| Maternal age | ||
| < 30 yrs | 108 (63.5%) | 94(55.3%) |
| > 30 yrs | 62(36.5%) | 76(44.7%) |
| Under 5 children | ||
| ≤ 2 | 143(84.1%) | 145 (85.3%) |
| > 2 | 27 (15.9%) | 25 (14.7%) |
| Residential Area | ||
| Rural | 60(35.3%) | 38(22.4%) |
| Urban | 110(64.7%) | 132(77.6%) |
| Family system | ||
| Joint | 106(62.4%) | 96 (56.5%) |
| Nuclear | 64(37.6%) | 74 (43.5%) |
| Parent-status | ||
| Separated | 1(0.6%) | 2(1.2%) |
| Living together | 169(99.4%) | 168(98.8%) |
| Income | ||
| ≤10,000 Pak-Rupees | 113(66.5%) | 85(50.0%) |
| >10,000 Pak-Rupees | 57(33.5%) | 85(50.0%) |