Table 3:
Urban-rural differences in micronutrient sufficiency
| Micronutrients NAR (%) | Rural (n=751) | Urban (n=321) | Z | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 65.5 (33.0–134.9) | 66.8 (58.0–79.6) | −0.851 | 0.395 |
| Vitamin C | 72.3 (29.9–154.4) | 160.3 (129.1–270.1) | −13.619 | <0.001 |
| Vitamin B1 | 223.0 (169.8–288.2) | 246.3 (198.3–301.5) | −3.499 | <0.001 |
| Vitamin B2 | 110.0 (73.2–166.4) | 207.0 (183.2–241.0) | −16.984 | <0.001 |
| Niacin | 169.3 (129.9–222.1) | 173.9 (144.9–200.6) | −0.820 | 0.412 |
| Vitamin B6 | 159.4 (121.0–208.4) | 185.7 (159.0–234.0) | −7.449 | <0.001 |
| Vitamin B12 | 82.6 (40.8–163.1) | 233.9 (188.2–295.6) | −18.944 | <0.001 |
| Calcium | 51.0 (31.2–81.0) | 81.6 (68.8–93.1) | −11.911 | <0.001 |
| Iron | 165.5 (129.0–214.1) | 198.7 (173.6–222.2) | −6.923 | <0.001 |
| Zinc | 115.7 (88.7–146.3) | 125.6 (108.1–143.0) | −3.285 | 0.001 |
| MAR | 154.6 (120.7–201.7) | 194.5 (172.9–229.5) | −10.198 | <0.001 |
NAR > 100 indicates the WHO recommendations met or exceeded.