Artículo
Impact of Universal Health Coverage on Child Growth and Nutrition in Argentina
Nuñez, Pablo Alfredo
; Fernández Slezak, Diego; Farall, Andrés; Szretter Noste, María Eugenia; Salomón, Oscar D.; Valeggia, Claudia Rita
Fecha de publicación:
02/2016
Editorial:
American Public Health Association
Revista:
American Journal Of Public Health
ISSN:
0090-0036
Idioma:
Inglés
Tipo de recurso:
Artículo publicado
Clasificación temática:
Resumen
Objectives. To estimate trends of undernutrition (stunting and underweight) among children younger than 5 years covered by the universal health coverage programs Plan Nacer and Programa Sumar. Methods. From 2005 to 2013, Plan Nacer and Programa Sumar collected high-quality information on birth and visit dates, age (in days), gender, weight (in kg), and height (in cm) for 1.4 million children in 6386 health centers (13 million records) with broad coverage of vulnerable populations in Argentina. Results. The prevalence of stunting and underweight decreased 45.0% (from 20.6% to 11.3%) and 38.0% (from 4.0% to 2.5%), respectively, with differences between rural versus urban areas, gender, regions, age, and seasons. Conclusions. Undernutrition prevalence substantially decreased in 2 programs in Argentina as a result of universal health coverage.
Palabras clave:
TRENDS
,
UNDERNUTRITION
,
UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
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Articulos(CCT - NORDESTE)
Articulos de CTRO.CIENTIFICO TECNOL.CONICET - NORDESTE
Articulos de CTRO.CIENTIFICO TECNOL.CONICET - NORDESTE
Articulos(OCA CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA)
Articulos de OFICINA DE COORDINACION ADMINISTRATIVA CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA
Articulos de OFICINA DE COORDINACION ADMINISTRATIVA CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA
Citación
Nuñez, Pablo Alfredo; Fernández Slezak, Diego; Farall, Andrés; Szretter Noste, María Eugenia; Salomón, Oscar D.; et al.; Impact of Universal Health Coverage on Child Growth and Nutrition in Argentina; American Public Health Association; American Journal Of Public Health; 106; 2-2016; 720-726
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