Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics and nutritional status of children living in orphanage centres in Dar es Salaam
From: Skin disorders among children living in orphanage centres in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Variables | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Sex | |
Male | 281 (66.9) |
Female | 139 (33.1) |
Age groups (years) | |
0-5 | 29 (6.9) |
6-12 | 225 (53.6) |
> 12 | 166 (39.5) |
School attendance | |
Yes | 389 (92.6) |
No | 31 (7.4) |
Nutritional status | |
Overweight | 45 (10.7) |
Normal | 293 (69.8) |
Underweight | 82 (19.5) |