Age, weight, degree of malnutrition, and gender distribution of study group and controls
| Malnourished children (n=20) | Control group (n=20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 3.2 (1.3) | 3.3 (1.3) |
| Mean (SD) weight (kg) | 10.15 (3.11) | 13.55 (2.59) |
| Male:female ratio | 12:8 | 13:7 |
| Mean (SD) % of standard weight | 63.3 (10.4) | 85.1 (4.0) |
| No 61–80% standard weight (grade 1) | 12 | 0 |
| No ⩽60% standard weight (grade 2) | 8 | 0 |