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KMID : 0363420190330010046
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Journal of Korean Oriental Pediatrics
2019 Volume.33 No. 1 p.46 ~ p.57
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A Study on the Growth of Low Income and Multicultural Families' Children in Dae-jeon Area
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Song Ji-Hyun
Kim Eun-Jin
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Abstract
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Objectives : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the growth of low income and multicultural families' children in Dae-jeon area via growth indices, obesity indices and metabolic risk factors.
Methods : Six to 13-year-old children were enrolled in this study. Children were examined their body composition and bone age and their blood samples were collected.
Results : Current growth of children in low income and multicultural families was under the average compared to that of average children in the same age. Also, boys were more prone to be overweight than girls and their skeletal maturity was more rapidly progressing.
Conclusions : Intensive management and more training in regards to exercise and eating habits will be needed to low income and multicultural families' children.
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KEYWORD
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Low income family, Multicultural family, Growth indices, Obesity indices, Metabolic syndrome
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