HEALTH STATUS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN OF POKHARA VALLEY, NEPAL

Authors

  • Lochana Shrestha Manipal College of Medical Sciences & Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal.
  • J B.K. Khattri Manipal College of Medical Sciences & Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.819

Abstract

ABSTRACT
The cross sectional study to assess the health and nutritional status of school children in the age group of
4-15 years was carried out in 6 government primary schools of Pokhara valley by health team of the
department of Social & Preventive Medicine (SPM), Manipal College of Medical Science, Pokhara, Nepal.
A total of 750 students of both sexes, 368 boys and 382 girls were examined. The prevalence of wasting and
stunting in these children were low (10.3% & 15.7% respectively) with boys suffering more than girls in
both aspects. The 6-10 years old children were affected most. Pediculosis, Dental caries and Worm infestation
were three most common diseases suffered by students. The study highlighted the need for continuation of
school health services aimed at improvement of their health & nutritional status.

Key Words: School Children, Health Status, Wasting, Stunting.

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Published

2003-05-01

How to Cite

Shrestha, L., & Khattri, J. B. (2003). HEALTH STATUS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN OF POKHARA VALLEY, NEPAL. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 42(147), 128–132. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.819

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 147 (2003)

Section

Original Article

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