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Table 2 Age of onset of weight faltering

From: Timing and pattern of growth faltering in children up-to 18 months of age and the associated feeding practices in an urban setting of Sri Lanka

Age at weight faltering noteda

Number (%)

4 months

128 (50.4%)

6 months

6 (2.4%)

9 months

14 (5.5%)

12 months

7 (2.8%)

18 months

8 (3.1%)

Total with weight faltering

163 (64.2%)

No weight faltering

91 (35.8%)

Total

254 (100%)

  1. a The age at which weight-for-age SDS drop of > 0.25 was noted