Abstract
The mean serum retinol of all children surveyed was 20.4 mcg/dL (18 mcg/dL in Kosrae and 22.9 mcg/dL in Yap). The prevalence of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) among children was 48.8% and was higher in Kosrae (63.3%) than Yap (33.8%). The prevalences of stunting (16.6%) wasting (3.8%) and anemia (11.2%) did not differ between the two states. VAD risk factors among children for both states combined included residence in Kosrae male sex household size (>8 persons) maternal income (no income) education (<8 years) maternal VAD type of first solid food (local food) given to the child anemia in children and vitamin A-rich plants (<2) grown in the garden. (excerpt)
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