Pattern of malnutrition (undernutrition) among patients with congenital heart defects
| Type of malnutrition | Acyanotic group (n=48) | Cyanotic group (n=25) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight (WAZ) | 12 (25.0%) | 2 (8.0%) | 0.06 |
| Wasting or acute malnutrition (WHZ) | 28 (58.3%) | 2 (8.0%) | 0.0001 |
| Stunting or chronic malnutrition (HAZ) | 5 (10.4%) | 17 (68.0%) | 0.0001 |
p<0.05 is statistically significant.
HAZ, height for age; WAZ, weight for age; WHZ, weight for height.