Malnutrition and risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases in children in the Southern Zone of Manabí

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https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v5i2.893

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Chronic non-communicable diseases; Malnutrition; Pediatric population; Risk.

Abstract

Malnutrition is one of the main public health problems worldwide, significantly affecting children. In developing countries, the double burden of malnutrition is prevalent, characterized by persistent nutritional deficiencies alongside a sustained increase in overweight and obesity. These conditions increase the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases from an early age. This study aimed to evaluate malnutrition and the risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases in children from urban and rural parishes in the Southern Zone of Manabí. An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational, and prospective study was conducted with a sample of 33 children. Anthropometric measurements were taken to determine nutritional status, and variables associated with the risk of developing these diseases were analyzed. Among the results, 51.5% of the children had malnutrition due to deficiency (30.3% were underweight and 21.2% were at risk of underweight). Hematological and biochemical parameters were within normal ranges. Frequent sugar consumption was noted in 57.6% of the children's dietary habits, and only hemoglobin showed a significant association with nutritional status (p=0.032). It was concluded that in children from the Southern Zone of Manabí, malnutrition due to deficiency predominated without evident metabolic alterations, but with repercussions on hemoglobin levels and a high risk of chronic diseases due to excessive sugar consumption.

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Published

2026-06-05

How to Cite

Ramírez Álvarez , D. L., & Lino Villacreses , W. A. (2026). Malnutrition and risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases in children in the Southern Zone of Manabí. ANNALS SCIENTIFIC EVOLUTION, 5(2), 2621–2641. https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v5i2.893

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